A Comprehensive Study on the Evolution of Ransomware Tactics and Enterprise Response Mechanisms
Keywords:
Ransomware, Cybersecurity, Enterprise Response, Double Extortion, Incident Management, RaaS, Threat Intelligence, Endpoint Security, Zero Trust, SOCAbstract
Ransomware has evolved from simple extortion tools to sophisticated multi-layered attacks that exploit vulnerabilities in enterprise systems. This paper presents a detailed overview of the changing tactics employed by ransomware groups and analyzes the corresponding development of enterprise-level response mechanisms. From early crypto-malware to modern double extortion and ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS), we explore the technological, organizational, and strategic shifts on both sides. Through a critical literature review and a structured analysis, this study highlights gaps in detection, prevention, and recovery frameworks, proposing a modern architecture for ransomware defense tailored to enterprise environments.
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