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Everyone’s heard of ransomware attacks. Now human-operated ransomware has emerged as a particularly insidious and sophisticated menace.Unlike automated ransomware attacks, which often rely on indiscriminate mass delivery methods such as phishing emails, HOR is marked by a methodical and strategic approach.
To offer insights for businesses to protect themselves against this growing threat, we explore the distinctions, dangers, and defence strategies associated with human-operated ransomware.HOR attacks begin long before the ransomware is unleashed, with operators infiltrating a company’s network and establishing a foothold. This can involve harvesting compromised credentials through phishing campaigns or exploiting third-party data breaches.
Unlike automated attacks that rely on pre-set instructions, human operators can adjust their tactics on the fly, responding to defensive measures taken by the target. They possess a deep understanding of IT environments and exploit this knowledge to maximise their impact. They plan ahead, exercise patience, explore corporate IT estates to gain as much control as possible and adapt to detection efforts in real-time, making them significantly more disruptive and challenging to neutralise.
Businesses must respond swiftly and decisively to any indication of HOR activity. This includes isolating and neutralising suspicious or compromised accounts, often by disabling and changing credentials multiple times to disrupt the attacker’s access.
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