How To Detect and Stop a Ransomware Attack

This report describes the evolving ransomware threat landscape—noting increased sophistication (double- and triple-extortion), a 2024 incidence rate where 23% of respondents experienced a significant ransomware attack, and a median initial ransom demand of $600,000—then details common initial access vectors (external exposure, remote access, phishing/user action), lateral movement techniques (pass-the-hash, fileless malware, Kerberoasting), and recommended defenses including user training, vulnerability management, endpoint/identity controls, 24×7 managed detection and response, and incident response planning.