Ransomware takes aim at enterprise resilience

Ransomware attacks have evolved beyond simple encryption into complex strategies that combine data theft, extortion, and operational disruption, with some attackers now skipping encryption entirely and threatening to publish stolen data instead. Attackers are increasingly using AI to accelerate phishing campaigns and identify exposed assets, while organizations are simultaneously expanding their attack surface by deploying AI tools and integrating with third-party services that create new security vulnerabilities. This shift means companies must focus on operational resilience and business continuity rather than just recovering encrypted systems.