Europe's Ransomware Surge Is a Warning Shot for US Defenders

Europe is seeing a sharp increase in ransomware and malware infections—driven by RaaS affiliates, pro-Russian hacktivists, and exploitation of unpatched systems and weak credentials—which the report frames as a warning to US organizations as attackers pivot from pure encryption to data exfiltration and public extortion; recommended actions are ruthless patching, preparedness for exposure, and transparent incident response.