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Ransomware gangs are accelerating their operations, significantly reducing the time between initial system compromise and encryption deployment. Recent cybersecurity analyses reveal the average time-to-ransom (TTR) now stands at a mere 17 hours. This marks a dramatic shift from previous tactics where attackers would remain hidden within networks for extended periods to maximize reconnaissance and control. Some groups, like Akira, Play, and Dharma/Crysis, have even achieved TTRs as low as 4-6 hours, demonstrating remarkable efficiency and adaptability.

This rapid pace presents considerable challenges for organizations attempting to defend against these attacks. The shrinking window for detection and response necessitates proactive threat detection and rapid incident response capabilities. The trend also highlights the increasing sophistication of ransomware groups, which are employing advanced tools and techniques to quickly achieve their objectives, often exploiting vulnerabilities in remote monitoring and management tools or using initial access brokers to infiltrate networks, escalate privileges, and deploy ransomware payloads.

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References:

• ciso2ciso.com - Source: www.csoonline.com – Author: News 17 Feb 20255 mins Incident ResponseRansomware The window for intrusion detection keeps getting shorter as ransomware group’s time-to-ransom (TTR) - 5d
• gbhackers.com - Ransomware Gangs Encrypt Systems 17 Hours After Initial Infection - 5d
• News | CSO Online - Ransomware gangs extort victims 17 hours after intrusion on average - 5d
• CISO2CISO.COM & CYBER SECURITY GROUP - Ransomware gangs extort victims 17 hours after intrusion on average - 4d
• GBHackers Security | #1 Globally Trusted Cyber Security News Platform - Ransomware Gangs Encrypt Systems 17 Hours After Initial Infection - 4d
• Blog RSS Feed - Ransomware has become more than a threat—it's a calculated assault on industries, wielding AI-driven precision to bypass traditional defenses. - 4d

Classification:

• HashTags: Ransomware Cybersecurity TTR
• Company: Huntress
• Target: Organizations
• Attacker: Various Ransomware Gangs
• Product: Ransomware
• Feature: Accelerated Encryption
• Type: Ransomware
• Severity: Major