Inside the Ransomware Ecosystem
What new cyber extortion trends mean for your business and how to manage the risk
HuFiCon Management Memo:
Journey with the CISO
A mountain climb to cyber security resilience. Find out how to get to the summit of cyber security resilience in Inge van der Beijl's management memo, from her presentation at the Human Firewall Conference (HuFiCon) on the 14.11.2024.
The climb will take you from the base camp of foundational security to the high-camp of a security conscious culture, all the way to the summit consisting of strategic security integration.
Inge van der Beijl
Director Innovation
Ransomware is evolving. So should your strategy.
Northwave Cyber Security and Marsh, a leading insurance broker and risk advisor, are on the front lines of ransomware attacks. We’ve combined our unique vantage points on this costly cybercrime to map the modern ransomware ecosystem.
Our insights reveal how criminal business models, law-enforcement disruption, and new attack vectors are reshaping the threat landscape in 2025. Then, we deliver a step-by-step approach for building lasting cyber resilience.
Use this guide to discover
The new playbook for cyber extortion-
- Ransomware has moved beyond encryption and data extortion is now the most common pressure tactic.
- Small and medium-sized organisations now face a sharp rise in ransomware attacks.
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- Exclusive data from Marsh’s European cyber insurance claims and Northwave’s incident response cases and cyber threat intelligence.
- Trends across key sectors: IT services, construction, logistics, manufacturing, and professional services.
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- Actionable recommendations to prevent, prepare, and respond effectively to ransomware threats.
- Evidence that high cyber hygiene pays off, with maturity scores showing measurable risk reduction.
Why This Matters for Business Leaders
For every new defence, threat actors adapt. The only sustainable advantage is understanding how your adversaries think and operate to align your protective measures. This whitepaper bridges the perspectives of a cyber risk advisor and an incident responder, helping boards and executives translate threat intelligence into business resilience.
Gain the intelligence you need to make informed, risk-based decisions. Get your copy of Inside the Ransomware Ecosystem today.