Ransomware attacks surged in 2024, and early signs in 2025 suggest this trend is only accelerating. In his latest article for Security Magazine, Nick Oram explains how initial access brokers (IABs) are fueling the rise by streamlining access for ransomware groups and lowering the skill barrier for would-be attackers. The article dives into IAB tactics, marketplace activity, and why their behind-the-scenes role demands more attention.
Originally published in Security Magazine.
Excerpt: ”IABs will continue to be a threat in the cybersecurity landscape as their services allow ransomware groups and lone threat actors to increase the scale and speed of their operations. In addition, IABs are lowering the barrier of entry for less tech savvy criminals by allowing them access to compromised internal systems for an agreed upon sum.”
