{"id":107809,"date":"2023-01-19T09:47:26","date_gmt":"2023-01-19T17:47:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.backblaze.com\/blog\/?p=107809"},"modified":"2025-12-11T13:51:38","modified_gmt":"2025-12-11T21:51:38","slug":"ransomware-takeaways-q4-2022","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.backblaze.com\/blog\/ransomware-takeaways-q4-2022\/","title":{"rendered":"Ransomware Takeaways Q4 2022"},"content":{"rendered":"

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It may seem like ransomware is not in the news as much as it was in 2021 and the first part of 2022. Back then, major attacks<\/a> and record-breaking ransom demands<\/a> dominated headlines, and governments took action to make life more difficult for cybercriminals. But the spotlight is never a good place to be when you\u2019re trying to defraud companies to the tune of millions of dollars. So, while you might be hearing about it less, that doesn’t mean that the threat of cybercrime is negligible. Exactly the opposite\u2014the lack of media attention makes potential victims lower their guard, leaving vulnerabilities that cybercriminals love to exploit.<\/p>\n

Staying up-to-date on the latest ransomware news keeps you informed of potential threats. And, keeping the latest threats fresh in your mind means you\u2019ll be ready if and when cybercriminals turn their sights in your direction. We all hope that never happens, but it\u2019s wise to be prepared in case it does. To arm you with the latest, here are some of the biggest developments in ransomware that we observed in Q4 2022.<\/p>\n

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This post is a part of our ongoing series on ransomware. Take a look at our other posts for more information on how businesses can defend themselves against a ransomware attack, and more.<\/p>\n