FBI Cybersecurity Warnings
Ransomware attacks are on the rise, with threat actors like Clop, FunkSec, and Medusa leading a surge in cyber extortion campaigns. February 2025 saw a dramatic spike in victim disclosures, with Clop alone accounting for 35% of all names listed on data-leak sites. This resurgence follows the disruption of several ransomware gangs in late 2024, creating a vacuum that newer or reemerging groups have quickly filled.
In response, the FBI—alongside the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)—issued a joint advisory, urging organizations and individuals to adopt strong cybersecurity measures. Chief among these is enabling two-factor authentication (2FA), especially for webmail services, VPNs, and systems with critical access. The FBI also recommends long passwords, regular patching of vulnerabilities, network monitoring, access audits, and the principle of least privilege for administrative accounts.
These proactive steps are not only timely but critical as ransomware-as-a-service operations grow in sophistication and scale. While advice from federal agencies is often viewed with skepticism, the FBI’s guidance in this case is straightforward and effective. With cyber threats mounting, taking preventive action—especially 2FA—can make the difference between staying secure and becoming the next victim.
Winder, Davey. 2025. “FBI Says Enable 2FA Now As Cyber Attacks Surge.” Forbes. Apr. 15.
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