Cyber Crime Junkies Ransomware Attacks Can Be DEADLY What Makes You SAFE?
Nov 25, 2025
Chris Loehr, a senior cybersecurity executive at Solace Security, shares his expertise on ransomware and its deadly implications. He discusses the evolution of ransomware groups and the challenges posed by poor logging practices. Loehr emphasizes the need for rehearsed incident response plans and the importance of security over mere compliance. He highlights critical controls such as multi-factor authentication and the risks of data sprawl. With insights on cyber insurance changes and proactive security measures, listeners gain invaluable knowledge on building resilience in the face of cyber threats.
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Ransomware As An Organized Marketplace
- Ransomware evolved into a highly organized criminal marketplace that resembles a business ecosystem.
- Affiliates, initial-access brokers, and recruitment campaigns professionalize attacks and increase scale.
Make MFA And Password Hygiene Nonnegotiable
- Do implement multi-factor authentication and enforce strong password controls as a baseline defense across accounts.
- Do audit and restrict global admin privileges, especially in Microsoft 365, to reduce blast radius if credentials are compromised.
Prioritize Logging To Shorten Forensics
- Do invest in logging and centralized detection so forensics can show dwell time, impacted hosts, and attacker activity.
- Do not expect quick answers without proper logs; forensics without logs is slow and costly.