Ransomware has evolved into a business disruption weapon, supercharged by AI
ChuckDBrooks · x · 2026-08-25
A CSO Online opinion piece argues that 2026 ransomware has moved beyond the classic encrypt-and-demand model into a business disruption strategy: attackers are faster, more targeted, and increasingly AI-assisted, applying pressure well outside the IT environment.
Key trends reshaping the landscape include AI-enabled attacks, extortion-only campaigns (steal-and-shame without encryption), and mounting third-party risk. The author advises CISOs to expand their focus from cyber resilience to operational resilience to stay ahead.
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