Ransomware isn’t just the work of sophisticated hackers anymore — it’s now a booming business. Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) platforms allow cybercriminals with minimal technical skill to rent attack tools, distribute payloads, and split profits with developers. This shift has made large-scale ransomware campaigns faster, cheaper, and more frequent.

Businesses are now facing a wider variety of threats from actors using professional-grade ransomware kits available for purchase online. Even small organizations are becoming targets because of automated scanning tools that identify unpatched systems or weak credentials.