What you’ll learn:
How attackers find the initial infection vector.
How attackers find the initial infection vector.
How attackers infect as many devices as possible from the initial infection.
How attackers infect as many devices as possible from the initial infection.
How threat intelligence powered by deception technology delivers proactive protection of critical assets without burdening regular service operations.
How threat intelligence powered by deception technology delivers proactive protection of critical assets without burdening regular service operations.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Ransomware is malicious software that encrypts data or systems and demands payment for restoration. Modern ransomware campaigns are often targeted, coordinated, and designed to disrupt operations rather than just extract payment. The impact can include extended downtime, data loss, regulatory exposure, and long-term reputational damage.
CounterCraft detects ransomware operators when they interact with decoy systems during reconnaissance, credential abuse, and lateral movement phases—activities that occur before encryption begins. By capturing this behavior in controlled environments, security teams gain early warning and time to contain the threat before ransomware payloads are deployed.
Yes. CounterCraft identifies early-stage activity such as credential abuse, reconnaissance, and lateral movement that typically precede ransomware deployment. These behaviors are visible well before encryption starts. This gives defenders time to contain the attack and protect critical systems.Find out how deception powers preemptive cybersecurity with a demo.
Behavior-based detection focuses on what attackers do rather than the tools they use. This provides reliable signals even when ransomware variants change. Teams receive clear context that supports faster and more confident response decisions.
Yes. CounterCraft records attacker actions across the intrusion lifecycle. This helps teams reconstruct timelines, identify affected systems, and understand attacker intent. The insights also inform improvements to future defenses.
Yes. CounterCraft does not rely on signatures or known indicators. Because detection is based on attacker behavior, it remains effective as ransomware techniques change. This makes it suitable for both known and emerging threats.
Alerts are generated only from confirmed attacker activity. This reduces time spent validating alerts and accelerates containment actions. Teams can move directly to response instead of triage.
Security operations teams, incident responders, and organizations facing targeted ransomware attacks benefit most. This includes enterprises protecting sensitive data or operational systems. Early visibility is especially valuable in high-impact environments.
Early detection depends on visibility into attacker behavior before payload execution. Monitoring lateral movement and credential misuse provides early warning signals. Deception technology exposes this activity when attackers interact with decoy assets, allowing defenders to act before encryption occurs.
Ransomware attacks typically begin with initial access, followed by reconnaissance and lateral movement. Attackers then escalate privileges and prepare systems for encryption. Encryption and extortion occur only after these stages are complete.
Prevention reduces the likelihood of disruption and limits impact. Recovery is necessary but often costly and time-consuming. Organizations should prioritize early detection and containment to avoid reaching the recovery stage.