Ghost Ransomware’s Brutal Reminder: Patching Isn’t Optional

Ghost ransomware burst onto the scene in early 2021, swiftly making headlines as it exploited unpatched vulnerabilities to infiltrate organizations across more than 70 countries, including critical infrastructure. Believed to be operating from China, Ghost’s attackers showcased advanced tactics, rotating payloads, evading detection, and leveraging notorious exploits like ProxyShell to maximize impact and profit.