Ransomware activity is estimated to grow rapidly beyond $6 trillion, according to CISA.
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) Ransomware 101 Fact Sheet
https://www.cisa.gov/sites/default/files/2021-01/NCIJTF%20Ransomware_Fact_Sheet.pdf
What is ransomware? CISA defines ransomware as a type of malicious software, or malware, that encrypts data on a computer making it unusable. A malicious cyber criminal holds the data hostage until the ransom is paid. If the ransom is not paid, the victim’s data remains unavailable. Cyber criminals may also pressure victims to pay the ransom by threatening to destroy the victim’s data or to release it to the public.
Resources:
Ransomware FBI Trifold
https://www.cisa.gov/sites/default/files/Ransomware_Trifold_e-version.pdf
How to Protect Your Networks from Ransomware
https://us-cert.cisa.gov/sites/default/files/publications/Ransomware_Executive_One-Pager_and_Technical_Document-FINAL.pdf
Layering Network Security Through Segmentation
https://www.cisa.gov/sites/default/files/publications/layering-network-security-segmentation_infographic_508_0.pdf
Ransomware Outbreak
https://us-cert.cisa.gov/sites/default/files/2019-08/CISA_Insights-Ransomware_Outbreak_S508C.pdf
Ransomware Threat to OT Assets
https://us-cert.gov/ncas/current-activity/2021/06/09/cisa-addresses-rise-ransomware-targeting-operational-technology
NIST’s Tips and Tactics: Preparing Your Organization for Ransomware Attacks
https://csrc.nist.gov/CSRC/media/Projects/ransomware-protection-and-response/documents/NIST_Tips_for_Preparing_for_Ransomware_Attacks.pdf
Poster: Protect your center from ransomware
https://www.cisa.gov/sites/default/files/publications/PSAP_Ransomware_Poster_template_v3%206.11.20%20%28508%20Version%29.pdf