Security News > 2021 > February > Ransomware threats to watch for in 2021 include crimeware-as-a-service
BlackBerry researchers see more double-extortion ransomware attacks, attackers demanding ransom from healthcare patients, and rising bitcoin prices driving the growth of ransomware.
As ransomware attacks gained greater traction and variety in 2020, so too will they bring about more developments in 2021.
With the coronavirus pandemic, the healthcare industry has become more vital than ever, holding confidential records and patient data valuable to ransomware attackers.
Such a tactic could become more popular during 2021, especially when paired with traditional ransomware attacks.
Though attackers have become increasingly skilled at exploiting vulnerable services and unpatched software, most ransomware breaches still require some type of end-user interaction, said Eric Milam, BlackBerry lead threat researcher.
In the event of a ransomware attack, consider using a decryptor to recover your data.