A 2025 threat report by cybersecurity firm Huntress reveals ransomware gangs now take just 17 hours on average to encrypt systems after initial network intrusion, with some groups like Akira and RansomHub operating in as little as 4–6 hours. New research reveals ransomware gangs are accelerating encryption timelines while adopting advanced evasion techniques and data extortion strategies. With ransomware now exceeding $30 billion globally, businesses must adopt rapid-response security measures, ensuring hourly backup validation and proactive threat mitigation. Besides this, the researchers at Huntress discovered that attackers are leveraging advanced tools and techniques to breach systems across various industries, including healthcare, technology, education, government, and manufacturing. To strengthen defenses against ransomware, organizations should limit access to Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM) tools, as 74.5% of attacks exploited ConnectWise ScreenConnect. With years of experience under his belt in Cyber Security, he is covering Cyber Security News, technology and other news. Cyber Security News is a Dedicated News Platform For Cyber News, Cyber Attack News, Hacking News & Vulnerability Analysis. This “smash-and-grab” approach contrasts sharply with the weeks-long dwell times common in earlier ransomware campaigns, leaving organizations with less time to detect and respond. Enabling AES-NI hardware encryption helps mitigate partial-file encryption attacks, reducing data loss risks. Tushar is a Cyber security content editor with a passion for creating captivating and informative content. Notably, 38% of incidents now involve pure data extortion without encryption, as seen in BianLian’s campaigns.
This Cyber News was published on cybersecuritynews.com. Publication date: Mon, 17 Feb 2025 15:25:04 +0000