What is the operating structure of a ransomware group? In a report released Thursday, cyber intelligence provider Cybersixgill looks at the structure of typical ransomware gangs and offers advice on how to prevent yourself and your organization from becoming one of their victims. Ransomware gangs these days operate like businesses with all the personnel, services and subcontractors that make up a legitimate company. Though that image may still be true for individual attackers, it’s certainly not an accurate picture of today’s more sophisticated criminals. In the old days of cybercrime, many cybercriminals were seen as lone wolf hackers operating alone in the bowels of their basements. ![]() ![]() Today’s ransomware groups act like regular businesses with PR and advertising, escrow services and even customer support, says Cybersixgill. ![]() How ransomware gangs operate like legitimate businesses
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