The Evolving Threat Landscape: What’s Driving 95% of Cyber Incidents

Organizations are in a cybersecurity arms race — and threat actors are evolving faster than ever. This year’s Arctic Wolf Threat Report, built from hundreds of real-world incident response engagements, reveals how ransomware groups, BEC fraudsters, and intrusion operators are adapting their tactics to bypass modern defenses.

🔍 Key Insights From the Report

1. Ransomware Dominates — and Double Extortion Is Now Standard

  • 44% of all IR cases involved ransomware

  • 96% included data exfiltration

2. Expert Negotiation Makes a Critical Difference

  • 64% reduction in ransom demands

  • 70% of organizations supported by Arctic Wolf IR did NOT pay

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