Securing Critical Infrastructure Against Early-Stage Ransomware: Proactive Steps for Prevention

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Critical infrastructure, such as water utilities, energy grids, healthcare systems, manufacturing plants, education platforms, and transport networks, have become primary targets of ransomware groups. In late April and early May 2026, for instance, Shinyhunters, a hacking group, breached Instructure, an education platform used by K-12 schools and universities across the US, and claimed for ransom. [...] The post Securing Critical Infrastructure Against Early-Stage Ransomware: Proactive Steps for Prevention appeared first on Modern Diplomacy .