WHAT MAKES RANSOMWARE GROUPS SUCCESSFUL?

Summary from the TLDR InfoSec newsletter

Ransomware gangs thrive through automation, customization, and advanced tools, rapidly evolving their tactics to outpace defenders. AI accelerates attacks and facilitates phishing, while tailored ransomware operations employ strong encryption and sophisticated extortion tactics. These groups operate like efficient SaaS enterprises, and the recommendation is to focus on defense against attacker techniques and fast, automated responses.