Today, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), in collaboration with the National Security Agency (NSA), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center (MS-ISAC), has unveiled an updated iteration of the joint #StopRansomware Guide. This comprehensive update features new prevention strategies, such as enhancing SMB protocols, refining response procedures, and introducing advanced threat hunting insights. The #StopRansomware Guide, a product of the U.S. Joint Ransomware Task Force (JRTF), serves as a centralized resource aimed at helping organizations minimize the threat of ransomware incidents. It equips them with a robust set of best practices for detection, prevention, response, and recovery, offering clear, step-by-step methodologies to counter potential ransomware attacks.