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Prewent cyber extortion and ransomware attacks
Watch: Don't go to the police
Prevent ransomware attacks before they disrupt your business
Ransomware is no longer just a cybercrime problem. It’s become a global criminal industry targeting organizations of every size.
A single compromised system can spread across networks, suppliers and partners within hours, causing operational disruption, financial losses and reputational damage.
Understanding how ransomware attacks unfold, what today’s threat landscape looks like, and how organizations can strengthen their resilience against one of the most disruptive cyber threats today.is the first step toward preventing them.
Mårten Toll-Söderblom | Managing Director, Orange Cyberdefense Denmark
Cyberattacks like this show how interconnected and vulnerable our digital world has become. I strongly encourage anyone with responsibility for IT, cybersecurity, risk management, or business operations to watch this film and reflect on what it means for their own organization.
Don’t Go to the Police
What happens when a single phishing email brings hundreds of thousands of businesses to a standstill?
In December 2023, a ransomware attack carried out by the cybercriminal group LockBit spread from a small company in France to more than 350,000 organizations worldwide within hours. What began as a single compromised system quickly escalated into one of the most significant ransomware incidents of the 21st century.
In Don’t Go to the Police, Orange Cyberdefense tells the full story behind the attack for the first time. Through interviews with key employees, investigators and cybersecurity experts, combined with reconstructions of the events, the film reveals how the attack unfolded, how the hackers operated, and how a coordinated international investigation ultimately exposed one of the world’s most feared cybercriminal networks.
The documentary also explores the broader implications of ransomware-driven cyber extortion, the hidden dependencies in our digital ecosystems, and why reporting cybercrime is essential to strengthening collective cybersecurity.
Don't Go to the Police
The true story behind one of the largest ransomware attacks of the decade.
Don’t Go to the Police is Orange Cyberdefense’s documentary-drama about a ransomware attack carried out by the LockBit network in December 2023.
Within hours, the attack spread from a small company in France to 350,000 businesses worldwide, triggering a large-scale international investigation that ultimately exposed one of the most feared cybercriminal networks operating today.
Through interviews with investigators, cybersecurity experts and people directly affected by the attack, the film reveals what really happens during a ransomware crisis, and the difficult decisions organizations face when everything is at stake.
The documentary also explores:
- How ransomware has evolved into a highly profitable criminal business model
- How interconnected digital ecosystems allow attacks to spread rapidly
- Why reporting attacks to authorities is crucial to fighting cybercrime
The film is directed by Ludoc
Understanding today’s ransomware threat
Ransomware groups have evolved into highly organized criminal ecosystems.
They operate through networks of affiliates, service providers and facilitators who collaborate to launch attacks at scale. These groups constantly adapt their tactics, from exploiting vulnerabilities to using stolen credentials to quietly access systems.
At the same time, geopolitical tensions, cybercrime and hacktivism are increasingly overlapping.
This means organizations must prepare for a threat landscape where cyber extortion, state-linked actors and criminal networks intersect.
Webinar: Preventing ransomware attacks
Coming soon
Ransomware attacks continue to disrupt organizations across all industries. In this upcoming webinar, our experts will explore how ransomware groups operate today, and what organizations can do to reduce their risk.
The session will cover:
- How modern ransomware attacks unfold
- The most common entry points used by attackers
- Practical strategies to strengthen cyber resilience
- Stay tuned – registration will open soon.
Explore the criminal ecosystem behind today’s cyber threats.
This interactive map provides a comprehensive snapshot of the actors driving major forms of cybercrime and the complex relationships between them. Designed to help researchers, journalists, and analysts better understand our adversaries, Cybercrime Now makes it easier to visualize and explore the networks behind global cybercrime.
Strengthen your ransomware defense
Preventing ransomware attacks and cyber extortion requires more than a single security control. It requires visibility, preparedness and the ability to detect and respond quickly when attackers attempt to gain access.
At Orange Cyberdefense we help organizations strengthen their defenses through threat intelligence, security monitoring, incident response and advisory services designed to reduce ransomware risk.
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Managed Detection and Response (MDR) is a cybersecurity service from Orange Cyberdefense that combines advanced technology, threat intelligence, and expert professionals to monitor your IT environment 24/7.
With one of Orange Cyberdefense’s MDR services, you can detect and respond to threats before they cause significant damage. The service covers everything from monitoring network traffic and endpoints to managing incidents and conducting post-incident analysis to prevent future attacks.
Our MDR services use a combination of AI-driven analytics, threat hunting, and automated processes to identify and address threats in real-time. This allows the security team to focus on the most critical threats, while less severe incidents are handled automatically. This reduces the risk of major data breaches and ensures that any vulnerabilities are quickly
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The current cyber threat landscape: Adapt or fall behind
Today’s threat landscape is defined by sophistication and scale. Cybercriminals leverage AI, exploit IT complexity, and weaponize geopolitical tensions. With Orange Cyberdefense's Managed Security Services you can stay one step ahead through intelligence-driven protection tailored to meet the evolving risks for your business.
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Cybersecurity is no longer just an IT issue. While protection is implemented across the organization, the ultimate accountability and responsibility rests with the executive leadership and the board.
In today’s threat landscape, cyber resilience is a strategic business priority – not something that can be outsourced.
A strong strong focus on Governance, Risk Management and Compliance GRC is the most effective way to support the management's responsibilities, as it enhances the ability to make informed decisions regarding the organization's cybersecurity.
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OT Security: A business-critical priority
In today’s hyper-connected world, Operational Technology (OT) is more exposed than ever. As organizations speed up their digital transformation, the lines between IT and OT are blurring, creating new opportunities for innovation… and new vulnerabilities for cyber threats.
While IT Security has evolved over decades, OT Security often flies under the radar, leaving critical systems at risk.
Don’t let your business become the next headline in a story about ransomware attacks and cyber extortion.
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