NOW PUBLISHING: On-Location Coverage from #BlackHat USA 2025!
"Data Kidnapping: Because File Encryption Is So 2020" 
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#Ransomware has evolved. Attackers no longer need to encrypt your data—they're stealing it and threatening public exposure unless you pay.
At #BlackHat2025, Brett Stone-Gross from #Zscaler reveals how this shift changes everything about defense strategies.
The new reality organizations face:
• Stolen data moves slowly enough to avoid alerts—or quickly enough to overwhelm teams
• File transfer tools and other apps left exposed to the internet create easy entry points
• Advanced groups target single victims for multimillion-dollar payouts based on stolen data value
• The U.S. accounts for ~50% of ransomware incidents, making American companies prime targets
• Legacy systems in #healthcare, #manufacturing, and oil & gas amplify risks
Zscaler's #zerotrust approach tackles these challenges by:
• Eliminating internet-facing vulnerabilities—hiding applications from public view
• Advanced #threatprevention that blocks exploits before escalation
• Segmentation that prevents lateral movement from compromised accounts
• #DLP that detects and stops unauthorized data transfers
• Continuous monitoring that catches privilege escalation attempts
The business impact?
Reduced attack surface, faster threat containment, lower risk of repeated incidents, and better security #ROI.
When attackers can't see your applications, they can't exploit them.
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Cybersecurity breakthrough! Profero cracked the encryption behind MuddyWater's DarkBit ransomware, enabling FREE data recovery for victims without paying ransom. This win disrupts nation-state tactics linked to Iran-backed hackers. Stay alert and read more: 
