Ransomware, extortion and the cyber crime ecosystem
When it comes to cyber security, a lot can change in six years.
In 2017, the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) published a detailed report examining the cyber crime business model. Since then, the growth in ransomware and extortion attacks has expanded dramatically, with cyber criminals adapting their business models to gain efficiencies and maximise profits.
This white paper, published by the NCSC and the National Crime Agency (NCA), examines how the tactics of organised criminal groups have evolved as ransomware and extortion attacks have grown in popularity.