How Hackers Make Millions from Subscriptions

Today, cyberattacks can literally be bought by subscription. Ransomware is spreading through the RaaS model — Ransomware-as-a-Service. Hackers build the service, and others pay to use it, much like Spotify or Netflix. As a result, the number of attacks is growing, and even people who believe their data is of no interest become vulnerable. We explain how the shadow economy turns someone else’s misfortune into profit — and how not to become a victim of cyber extortion.