April 15, 2025 By Kaaviya
For many years, ransomware has been associated with online extortion, causing businesses to become immobilized as they attempt to recover encrypted data.
With cybersecurity teams preparing for these direct attacks, organizations have become accustomed to the risk of frozen systems and locked databases.
However, a new and much more pernicious threat is showing up that does more than just prevent access to data; it also alters it without leaving any overt indications of compromise.
The future of ransomware lies in reality-distortion rather than denial of service. Consider the financial turmoil that would result from a company’s records being covertly changed to prevent audits.