Identity Attacks Overtake Exploits as Top Ransomware Cause

Newseze Wire·Wed, Jul 15, 8:16 PMWire: Dark Reading

Email attacks overtook exploits as the top ransomware root cause last year. Multifactor authentication (MFA) was deployed in 97% of credential-based attacks but failed to prevent compromise.

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Email attacks overtook exploits as the top ransomware root cause last year. Multifactor authentication (MFA) was deployed in 97% of credential-based attacks but failed to prevent compromise. The story falls into Newseze's cyber desk and is being actively tracked by our editorial team. Calm framing, primary-source references, and respectful tone — every Newseze story is scored for drama and conspiracy before it reaches you. Worth knowing: Newseze refreshes its newsroom every hour and flags fast-moving local and breaking news as it develops. Watch this page for updates. Reporting: Dark Reading.

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Identity Attacks Overtake Exploits as Top Ransomware Cause

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