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Quarterly ransomware trend reports, malware technical analyses and country reports from the Brandefense research team.

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A lush, spiky creature with glowing red accents on a dark, cracked landscape under a stormy sky. Malware Analysis Reports Echida Stealer Technical Analysis What You Will Find In This Report? Learn Technical Method of Operation DetailsThe technical details of the Echida Stealer Malware. The report will show many points… Mar 11, 2024Read → Secure digital data protection concept with glowing red digital network and cityscape background. Malware Analysis Reports Godfather Android Banking Trojan Technical Analysis Godfather is an Android banking trojan that abuses accessibility services. See what the Brandefense technical report covers, from IoCs to mitigation. Mar 11, 2024Read → Secure digital data with advanced cybersecurity solutions and encryption. Protect your online assets. Malware Analysis Reports Technical Analysis of Stop/Djvu Ransomware What this report covers Stop/Djvu is a family of Windows ransomware that encrypts files, marks them with changing extensions and leaves a ransom note called _readme.txt… Feb 11, 2024Read → Dark sorcerer holding a trident with glowing red accents in a dark fantasy setting. Malware Analysis Reports Poseidon Malware Technical Analysis The APT 36 Campaign Poseidon malware technical analysis of the APT36 campaign. The report covers infection methods, abilities, detections and indicators of compromise Feb 11, 2024Read → Hacker figure with claws emerging in a dark, digital landscape emphasizing cybersecurity risks. Malware Analysis Reports Technical Analysis of Stealc Malware Technical analysis of the Stealc stealer: how it infects systems, what it steals, detections, IoCs and mitigation tactics for security teams. Jan 11, 2024Read → Digital brand protection solutions by Brandefense for online reputation security. Ransomware Trends Reports Ransomware Trends Report | Q4 2023 Q4 2023 ransomware year-end analysis — threat actor activity, RaaS evolution, most targeted industries, and dark web intelligence sourced from Brandefense Jan 08, 2024Read → Digital cyber attack concept with a robotic insect and red data streams. Malware Analysis Reports In-depth Analysis of AvosLocker Ransomware Technical analysis of AvosLocker ransomware — safe mode exploitation, encryption routine, network propagation, RaaS structure, and incident response guidance Dec 11, 2023Read → Digital security breach with exploding data elements and laser beam. Malware Analysis Reports Pandora Ransomware Technical Analysis Report Technical analysis of Pandora ransomware — encryption routines, initial access techniques, lateral movement, ransom negotiation behavior, and detection rules Nov 11, 2023Read → Digital lock with key symbol representing cybersecurity and brand protection. Malware Analysis Reports LockBit 3.0 Technical Analysis Report What this report covers LockBit 3.0, also called LockBit Black, follows LockBit 2.0 as a ransomware-as-a-service variant. This report explains what changed: a Zcash payment option… Oct 11, 2023Read →
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  • It analyzes 2,898 confirmed ransomware incidents across 109 active threat groups. It covers top operators, sector and country targeting, and MITRE ATT&CK. It was published in October 2026.

  • The Q2 2026 report analyzes 2,509 confirmed incidents across 91 active groups. The Q3 2026 report analyzes 2,898 incidents across 109 groups. Both reports are listed on the Reports page.

  • Yes. The report is called Ransomware in U.S. Healthcare: Threat Landscape, Impact, and Mitigation Strategies. It is listed on the Reports page.

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