Stop Data Exfiltration and Double Extortion

Halcyon's Data Exfiltration Protection (DXP) feature prevents attackers from stealing sensitive data to pressure victims into paying ransoms.

What is Double Extortion?

How Threat Actors Double Down on Ransomware

Double extortion is a tactic where threat actors not only encrypt, but also exfiltrate data, and threaten to leak sensitive information unless a ransom is paid. This places organizations at risk of both operational and severe reputational damage, as attackers use stolen data to ensure ransom payment even if the data is decrypted.

2024

91%

of ransomware attacks also included attempted data exfiltration

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2.5X

increased likelihood that victims will pay ransom when data is extorted

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2024

95%

of data exfiltration attempts during ransomware attacks were successful

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Detection Challenges

Data exfiltration’s subtle methods create unique challenges for security teams using traditional tools designed for more than just ransomware.

The Data’s Gone Before the Ransom Drops.

Threat actors exfiltrate data earlier in the attack chain, counting on their activity going unnoticed and without response, gaining extortion leverage post-encryption.

If You Can’t See It, You Can’t Stop It.

Exfiltration techniques by nature fly under the radar of typical signature and correlation rules. Threat actors obfuscate their activity further using encrypted or covert transfer methods which can appear as normal behavior.

Fines Hurt. So Do the Headlines.

Stolen data only starts the potential exploitation chain. Regulatory penalties from leaked data, legal actions, fines and reputational damage can occur from unrecovered data. Exploitation is commonly used as a secondary point of ransom even if data encryption is mitigated or recovered from.

How We Uncover the Data Exfiltration That Drives Double Extortion

Halcyon DXP monitors outbound data flows within your organization, automatically detecting anomalous data movement and transfers associated with ransomware attacks.

Key DXP Features

Nefarious Peer Detection

Data transfers target known ransomware command-and-control (C2) infrastructure.

Volumetric Detection

Identifying unusual amounts of data movement within a 24-hour period, indicative of exfiltration attempts.

Expert-Led Investigation

Halcyon’s RDR team works nonstop 24/7/365 to detect and halt data exfiltration early, stopping ransomware threats before they can leverage your data against you.

When a potential exfiltration event is identified, Halcyon RDR initiates immediate investigation and response measures, ensuring your data remains secure.

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The Benefits

Eliminate the Leak.
Stop the Threat.

By stopping data theft before it happens, we disrupt the ransomware playbook and eliminate the leverage attackers use to demand payment

Skip the Fines.
Avoid the Headlines.

Preventing sensitive data loss helps organizations avoid costly fines, lawsuits, and regulatory investigations.

Identify Gaps, From Endpoint Protection to Recovery.

Provide deep visibility into exfiltration behaviors, enabling teams to uncover misconfigurations and gaps in defenses faster.

When data can’t be stolen, attackers lose their leverage.
Halcyon shuts down double extortion before it starts.

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