"Just One Click Can Lock Down Your Entire Company — What Is Ransomware-as-a-Service?"

What is Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS)?

It’s a new form of “hacker-for-hire” service — just like renting Netflix!
Cybercriminals no longer need advanced skills. They can simply pay to use ready-made ransomware tools developed by professionals.

Why is it dangerous?

• Massive increase in ransomware attacks
• Anyone can become an “amateur hacker”
• Small and medium-sized businesses are targeted more often due to weaker security
  
  

How does RaaS work?

1. RaaS developers create and manage the ransomware system

2. Hacker clients rent or buy the tools (sometimes pay a share of the ransom)

3. Victims are attacked — data is encrypted and held for ransom

4. Profits are split between the hacker and the RaaS operator
   
   

How can your organization protect itself?

• Train employees to recognize phishing attacks
• Regularly back up important data
• Use up-to-date endpoint protection
• Patch and update all systems regularly
• Have an incident response plan in place