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Ransomware has morphed from a fringe cybersecurity nuisance into one of the most disruptive and costly forms of cybercrime facing individuals, businesses, and governments worldwide. In 2024, ransomware payments exceeded $1.1 billion, according to Chainalysis—a chilling all-time high. But that’s just the beginning. These figures do not include the far more substantial costs of downtime, forensic investigations, legal consultations, reputational damage, and regulatory fines, which often outstrip the ransom itself.
Cloud-native technologies like Docker have revolutionized how modern enterprises deploy applications—but they’ve also opened new doors for attackers. In recent months, cybersecurity researchers have uncovered an alarming surge in attacks targeting misconfigured Docker API instances, turning them into nodes in massive, resource-hijacking botnets designed to mine cryptocurrencies like Dero and Monero.
In an increasingly digital world where rapid application development is paramount, developers heavily rely on open-source package ecosystems like npm (Node Package Manager) to streamline their workflow. These repositories promise speed, collaboration, and innovation—but they also introduce a critical and often overlooked threat vector: supply chain attacks.
