The ransomware threat is on the rise, with a 73% increase in activity between 2022 and 2023, and 55 new ransomware groups identified in 2024. Organizations need a robust defense plan, which includes preparation, securing workloads and endpoints, updating incident response procedures, and considering strategies such as off-site data storage, 3-2-1 backup rule, security awareness training, and limiting privileges and access. Preparing for ransom payment may also be necessary, involving key stakeholders like legal counsel and insurers.

He downloaded a WhatsApp image. Minutes later, Rs 2 lakh was gone | Technology News
Pradeep Jain lost Rs 2.01 lakh from his bank account after hackers gained access to his phone through a scam using Least Significant Bit (LSB)