Is Ransomware Malware? I Arctic Wolf

This article gives an overview of ransomware—defining what it is, tracing its evolution (from the AIDS Trojan to RaaS and fileless variants), explaining common initial access vectors (external exposure and user action), outlining the ransomware-as-a-service and malware-as-a-service ecosystems, and recommending defenses such as identity and access controls, ongoing vulnerability management, managed detection and response, and incident response. It references notable incidents (Colonial Pipeline, Costa Rica, MGM) to illustrate impact but contains no technical indicators or detailed incident analysis.