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Verizon 2026 DBIR SMB Ransomware: Detection & IOCs
Stolen credentials and unpatched edge devices drive SMB ransomware breaches; 7 ATT&CK techniques, 7 IOCs and 9 detection rules, plus a free Splunk SPL rule.
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Chapters
- 0:00The hookRansomware targets small businesses: about 96% of victims.
- 0:05The storyStolen credentials or edge exploits grant access.
- 0:12Attack pathReportedly infostealer credentials allow initial access.
- 0:29AttributionNo threat actor is attributed.
- 0:33Indicators of compromiseNo malicious indicators were published.
- 0:39MITRE ATT&CK techniques7 ATT&CK techniques, from initial access to impact.
- 0:43Remediation4 steps now: Reset and enforce MFA on exposed accounts.
- 0:50Detection rules9 detection rules, in SPL, KQL and Sigma.
Transcript
0:00Ransomware targets small businesses: about 96% of victims.
0:06Stolen credentials or edge exploits grant access.
0:09Data then exits before encryption.
0:13Reportedly infostealer credentials allow initial access.
0:17Attackers move laterally using admin tools, load driver.
0:21They access backups with admin credentials, steal data.
0:24Then encrypt files and demand ransom.
0:29No threat actor is attributed. Confidence: low.
0:34No malicious indicators were published.
0:397 ATT&CK techniques, from initial access to impact.
0:444 steps now: Reset and enforce MFA on exposed accounts.
0:519 detection rules, in SPL, KQL and Sigma.
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