r Vendors whose products fall into categories that ransomware operators target often struggle to keep pace with emerging threats. By exploiting vulnerabilities in these sectors, attackers can evade victim recovery efforts, resulting in significant financial losses. The use of unregulated markets for stolen data and malware components fuels the growth of ransomware. Furthermore, vendors' failure to prioritize security in their products creates opportunities foansomware operators to gain access to systems. As a result, it is essential for vendors to strengthen security measures to prevent falling prey to these types of attacks and protect their customers' sensitive information.