SyncDefend AI Brings Machine Learning to Fight Against Ransomware-as-a-Service Threats

As Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) operations continue to lower the barrier to entry for cybercriminals, organizations are seeking more sophisticated defense mechanisms that can match these evolving threats. Denver-based CoreSync Solutions has positioned its SyncDefend AI platform as a direct response to this growing challenge.

RaaS platforms function as subscription-based services that provide cybercriminals with ready-made ransomware tools, technical support, and operational infrastructure in exchange for a percentage of successful ransom payments. This business model has transformed ransomware from a specialized threat to a widely accessible attack vector.

According to recent industry reports, ransomware attacks increased by 50% in late 2024, with LockBit—one of the most prevalent RaaS providers—responsible for nearly a quarter of global ransomware attacks in 2023. Security experts project that ransomware damages could grow by 30% annually, potentially reaching $265 billion by 2031.

SyncDefend AI takes a multi-layered approach to combating these sophisticated threats. The platform leverages machine learning algorithms to analyze system behavior and identify potential ransomware activities before encryption begins—a critical capability when facing attacks that can encrypt an entire network in minutes.

“Traditional security approaches weren’t designed for the AI-powered threats we’re seeing today,” explains Darren Voss, CoreSync’s ethical hacking expert and co-founder. “The speed and sophistication of modern ransomware require equally advanced defensive measures.”

What distinguishes SyncDefend AI from conventional security tools is its focus on behavioral analysis rather than signature-based detection. This approach allows the platform to identify both known and novel attack methods, adapting to the rapidly evolving techniques employed by RaaS operators.

The platform’s capabilities include autonomous threat response that can isolate compromised systems without human intervention, predictive intelligence that anticipates emerging attack patterns, and zero-trust security enforcement that continuously verifies user and system activities throughout sessions.

CoreSync Solutions was founded in 2016 by cybersecurity veterans Elliot Kessler, Sofia Lin, and Darren Voss. The company has developed a suite of security products designed to address modern cyber threats. You can read more about their approach to combating RaaS threats in this comprehensive overview.

For organizations facing the growing ransomware threat, SyncDefend AI represents a shift from reactive to predictive security measures—a necessary evolution as RaaS operations continue to refine their techniques and expand their reach.