OpenText Cybersecurity Unveils 2024's Nastiest Malware

OpenText's press release publishes its 2024 "Nastiest Malware" list, naming LockBit as the top threat and profiling new and resurgent actors (Akira, RansomHub, Dark Angels, Redline, Play Ransomware). The report highlights increasing ransomware targeting of critical infrastructure, significant extortion payouts (reports of payments and incidents cited), tactics including RaaS models and exploitation of FortiOS and RDP, and warns organizations to increase cybersecurity investments and resilience.