Operators of SamSam Continue to Receive Significant Ransom Payments

CrowdStrike, a prominent cybersecurity firm, has been recognized as a leader in several 2025 IDC MarketScape reports, including those for Worldwide Incident Response Services and Exposure Management. The company is set to acquire Onum to enhance how data powers the Agentic Security Operations Center (SOC). CrowdStrike continually addresses emerging cybersecurity threats, such as the MURKY PANDA threat and the SamSam ransomware attack, by emphasizing proactive cybersecurity measures and advanced technologies like machine learning and behavioral analytics. These strategies aim to detect and respond to both known and unknown threats. The firm also highlights the importance of IT hygiene, next-generation antivirus solutions, and timely incident responses, advocating for a strategic shift from traditional perimeter defenses to behavior-based threat detection. CrowdStrike's extensive recognition in industry reports underscores its influence in shaping cybersecurity practices across various sectors, including cloud security, endpoint protection, and identity management.