Assessing the State of Multifaceted Extortion Operations

Kimberly Goody leads Mandiant's Cyber Crime Analysis team, specializing in ransomware, while Jeremy Kennelly is a lead analyst with expertise in data theft. They dive deep into the evolution of multifaceted extortion, revealing a sharp rise in ransomware payments, with averages exceeding $1 million. They discuss why manufacturing and small enterprises are increasingly targeted due to limited security and assess the healthcare sector's vulnerabilities. Notably, they highlight shifts in tactics used by attackers, emphasizing a troubling trend in exploit-based operations.