Palo Alto: What You Need To Know To Survive Ransomware

This whitepaper traces ransomware’s history from early Trojans to today’s multi-extortion campaigns. It highlights the rise of groups like RansomHub, the surge in ransom demands, and the increasing use of AI to fuel phishing and malware creation. The asset explains typical attack steps, common vectors such as CVE exploitation and credential abuse, and the growing threat to healthcare and critical infrastructure. Recommendations include Zero Trust backup strategies, privilege management, AI‑aware user training, and supply chain security protocols to help organizations prepare for rapidly evolving ransomware threats.