Reported ransomware payments fell in 2025, while claimed victims increased and median payments rose. Meanwhile, the reported average price for buying access to a victim dropped sharply compared with 2023.
Falling access prices can lower the barrier to entry for attackers, but not all access is equal. Initial access does not automatically provide the privileges needed to control critical systems or disrupt an entire enterprise. Identity controls, segmentation, monitoring, and restricted privileges help limit what an attacker can do after gaining entry.
The key distinction is between getting inside and gaining meaningful control.
If an attacker obtained an initial foothold in your environment today, how much of your business could they actually reach?
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Falling access prices can lower the barrier to entry for attackers, but not all access is equal. Initial access does not automatically provide the privileges needed to control critical systems or disrupt an entire enterprise. Identity controls, segmentation, monitoring, and restricted privileges help limit what an attacker can do after gaining entry.
The key distinction is between getting inside and gaining meaningful control.
If an attacker obtained an initial foothold in your environment today, how much of your business could they actually reach?
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#Ransomware #ThreatIntelligence #SecurityWeekly #Cybersecurity #InformationSecurity #AI #InfoSec