Where did Ransomware Originate?

Where did Ransomware Originate?
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Imagine waking up to find that your personal data, business operations, or even a city’s critical infrastructure is held hostage.
Ransomware isn’t just an IT issue - it’s a global crisis affecting industries, governments, and individuals alike.
But how did ransomware evolve from rudimentary experiments in the 1980s to today’s sophisticated Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) networks?
And more importantly, where is this growing threat headed next?
Join our Chief Security and Trust Officer, Ben Carr, as he dives deep into the history, evolution, and future of ransomware, highlighting:
The origins of ransomware: How a 1989 floppy disk and a $189 ransom started it all.
The rise of modern ransomware: From CryptoLocker’s encryption revolution in 2013 to global incidents like WannaCry and NotPetya, causing billions in damages.
Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS): How this criminal ecosystem makes ransomware accessible to anyone, fueling attacks like the Colonial Pipeline and Kaseya breaches.
What’s next: The looming threats posed by IoT, 5G, and the potential targeting of smart cities and medical devices.
Ransomware will continue to evolve - is your organization prepared for the next chapter?
Halcyon’s Anti-Ransomware Platform combats current and emerging ransomware threats, ensuring businesses can recover without needing backups and eliminating ransom payments altogether.