Security News > 2024 > August > Malware-as-a-Service and Ransomware-as-a-Service lower barriers for cybercriminals

The sophistication of cyber threats has escalated dramatically, with malicious actors' deploying advanced tactics, techniques, and procedures to exploit vulnerabilities and evade detection, according to Darktrace.

"The threat landscape continues to evolve, but new threats often build upon old foundations rather than replacing them. While we have observed the emergence of new malware families, many attacks are carried out by the usual suspects that we have seen over the last few years, still utilizing familiar techniques and malware variants," comments Nathaniel Jones, Director of Strategic Threat and Engagement at Darktrace.

"The persistence of MaaS/RaaS service models alongside the emergence of newer threats like Qilin ransomware underscores the continued need for adaptive, machine learning powered, security measures that can keep pace with a rapidly evolving threat landscape," Jones continued.

The findings show that cybercrime-as-a-service continues to dominate the threat landscape, with Malware-as-a-Service and Ransomware-as-a-Service tools making up a significant portion of malicious tools in use by attackers.

As ransomware continues to be a top security concern for organizations, Darktrace's Threat Research Team has identified three predominant ransomware strains impacting customers: Akira, Lockbit and Black Basta.

Phishing remains a significant threat to organizations.

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