Date:
15 August 2025

Location:
Hyderabad, India

Article:
The Cyber Security Intelligence Systems (CSIS) has issued a global alert following a sharp rise in ransomware attacks targeting businesses, government agencies, and healthcare institutions in the past 60 days. According to CSIS analysts, the attacks show a 43% year-on-year increase, with threat actors deploying more sophisticated encryption and double-extortion techniques.

Recent investigations reveal that cybercriminals are exploiting zero-day vulnerabilities in popular enterprise software, enabling them to infiltrate networks undetected for weeks before executing their payload. The CSIS Threat Response Team noted that many victims were forced to pay ransom in cryptocurrency, often in Bitcoin and Monero, due to the anonymity they provide.

“Cybersecurity is no longer optional; it’s a survival requirement,” said Deva E, Founder of CSIS. “Organizations must adopt multi-layered defense strategies, invest in threat intelligence, and conduct regular security audits to prevent catastrophic breaches.”

Key sectors under attack include banking, manufacturing, energy, and healthcare, with several Indian firms already reporting data loss and service disruptions. Global authorities, including Interpol and CERT-In, have urged immediate patching of known vulnerabilities and the adoption of robust backup strategies.

CSIS Recommendations:

• Enable multi-factor authentication on all critical systems.
• Patch and update all software without delay.
• Maintain offline backups of essential data.
• Monitor network activity for suspicious behavior using advanced threat detection tools.
• Conduct employee awareness training to prevent phishing.

CSIS continues to monitor the evolving threat landscape and will release regular intelligence reports to assist organizations in mitigating risks. Businesses seeking tailored cybersecurity solutions can contact CSIS via csisofficial.com.