The weekend is prime time for ransomware
Summary
The article highlights that over half of ransomware incidents occur during weekends or holidays when organizations have reduced staffing and oversight. This lack of attention allows attackers to infiltrate systems more effectively, particularly following significant organizational changes such as mergers or acquisitions.
Original Article Summary
Over half of organizations that experienced a ransomware event in the past year were hit during a weekend or holiday, according to a Semperis report. Those periods often come with thin staffing, slower investigation, and fewer eyes on identity systems. Intruders know that reduced attention allows them to move deeper before alarms are raised. 60% of incidents happened after a merger, acquisition, restructuring, or similar shift inside the business. The most common trigger was an … More → The post The weekend is prime time for ransomware appeared first on Help Net Security.
Impact
Organizations experiencing ransomware attacks, particularly during weekends or after structural changes.
In the Wild
Yes
Timeline
Ongoing since the past year.
Remediation
Organizations should enhance monitoring and incident response capabilities during weekends and holidays, especially after mergers or acquisitions.