Over 80% of ransomware incidents can be traced back to misconfigured cloud services, untested security tools, and the enablement of macros. These misconfigurations create vulnerabilities that cyber criminals exploit to launch attacks.

Organizations can prevent ransomware attacks by ensuring that cybersecurity tools are correctly configured, disabling macros and scripts that can be exploited, implementing multi-factor authentication, and applying security patches promptly to address known vulnerabilities.

Ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) is a model that allows attackers with limited technical skills to conduct ransomware attacks using readily available kits. These kits often come with customer support and can be found on underground forums, making it easier for cyber criminals to exploit vulnerabilities and extort ransom payments.