Ransomware Is Changing: Why Threat Intelligence is Essential

This report outlines the persistent and evolving ransomware threat, noting high victimization rates and the proliferation of variants, alongside a shift from ransomware-as-a-service to independent actors leveraging leaked code (“Franken-ransomware”), which complicates tracking and detection. It argues that government actions alone are insufficient and emphasizes the need for real-time threat and identity intelligence to prioritize risk, detect relevant indicators, and proactively hunt across networks. The piece highlights Recorded Future’s modules as tools to understand threat actors and malware, implement blocks and alerts, and address compromised credentials to reduce operational risk.