Welcome to 2025, where ransomware continues to dominate headlines—but understanding the threat doesn’t have to be overwhelming. This session invites you to hit the reset button on everything you think you know about ransomware. We’ll break down the operations of major groups like LockBit, Akira, and Clop, examine modern extortion tactics and overlapping TTPs, and expose the growing links between ransomware gangs and nation-state actors. Backed by MITRE ATT&CK analysis, you’ll gain practical strategies to cut through the chaos and strengthen your defenses.

In this session you will:

• Demystify the ransomware ecosystem and how major threat actors operate in 2025
• Learn how extortion tactics have evolved and how overlapping techniques challenge detection
• Gain actionable mitigation strategies mapped to common MITRE ATT&CK techniques to defend against real-world threats