Ransomware Attackers Shift Tactics Amid Declining Profitability

Ransomware attackers are shifting from using Cobalt Strike to native Windows tools as ransom payment rates reach record lows. The decline in profitability has coincided with a surge in data theft as an alternative tactic. No specific dates, technical details, or numerical data on payment rates were provided. The change in methods reflects broader trends in the ransomware threat landscape. The article does not specify geographic or organizational targets. The impact includes reduced reliance on third-party attack frameworks and increased focus on data exfiltration.