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Recent Threat Spotlight: Chaos Ransomware
A new ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) group called Chaos has emerged, actively recruiting affiliates on dark web forums like RAMP.
WHAT TO KNOW
• Targets: Cross-platform environments (Windows, Linux and Virtual) • File extension: .chaos • Ransom note: readme.chaos[.]txt • Tactics: Claims to be “security testing” victims, then demands ransom
THREATS IF UNPAID
• Public data leaks • DDoS attacks on internet-facing services • Notifying competitors & clients of the breach
WHY IT MATTERS
Chaos is gaining traction fast. Stay alert and report suspicious activity immediately.
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Notable Ransomware Trends in 2025 from KnowBE4
• Ransomware gangs have been exploiting more software and firmware vulnerabilities over the last few years (social engineering is still the number one initial access method by far, but a few percentage points less) • Ransomware gangs are morphing into data breach gangs, concentrating on compromising large amounts of data (for ransom or resale) • Average ransom paid (if paid) was just over $500K. Median payment was under $250K
• Traditional ransomware gangs are being replaced by lone operators and nation-states
• AI-enabled agentic ransomware is on its way. It will be better, more successful, and more pervasive than what we have today.
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