The greatest threat to organizations isn't just data theft anymore. Attackers are escalating beyond file encryption and data exfiltration into a destructive third wave of extortion that we call intentional operational disruption. This profound shift is evident: 86% of incidents Unit 42 responded to last year involved this type of business disruption.
For CISOs, the true cost of an attack now extends far beyond the ransom payment, often reaching into the billions when factoring in remediation and lost business opportunity. To protect your organization, you must build resilience. Our executive advisory, "Disruption: The Third Wave of Extortion, Insights from the 2025 Global Incident Response Report," provides expert analysis and clear strategies to secure your systems and ensure business continuity.
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