Cybersecurity

Ransomware Cartels, Supply‑Chain Poisoning, and Cloud Misconfigurations: Converging Threat Vectors in 2025 Recent intelligence demonstrates that three distinct threat ecosystems—ransomware cartels, npm/AI‑driven supply‑chain poisoning, and cloud‑misconfiguration exploitation—are increasingly interlinked. The following analysis quantifies each vector, contrasts their operational mechanics, and outlines technical mitigations