Dark Reading - Precursor Malware is a Early Warning Sign for Ransomware

Ransomware typically rely on malware downloaders and other delivery mechanisms. Detecting and removing precursor malware improves the odds that a ransomware attack has been blocked.

from Dark Reading https://www.darkreading.com/edge-threat-monitor/precursor-malware-is-a-early-warning-sign-for-ransomware