The evolution of ransomware: Lessons for the future

Ransomware attacks have evolved and proliferated since the first reported incident in 1989. Since 2005, increasingly sophisticated tactics have emerged, threatening large-scale organisations and sectors such as government, healthcare, and technology. The future will likely see the adoption of artificial intelligence by these groups, allowing for more advanced evasion tactics. Learning from past strategies will help organisations strengthen their cybersecurity measures and navigate future challenges.