Modern ransomware incorporates AI, polymorphism, lateral movement, double extortion, and evasion tactics. Each generation improves upon prior attacks. Malware adapts to defenses and monitoring. Sophistication increases impact, cost, and complexity of mitigation. Attackers continually innovate to bypass protections.
It matters because defenses must evolve continually. Static measures are no longer sufficient.
It also drives the cybersecurity industry to innovate rapidly.
Ransomware is becoming increasingly sophisticated annually.
[FireEye, fireeye.com]