Topic: ransomware

According to research from VMware Carbon Black, ransomware attacks surged by 148% during the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic, largely due to the rise in remote work. Key trends influencing the continuing upsurge in ransomware attacks include: Exploitation of IT outsourcing services: Cybercriminals are targeting managed service providers (MSPs), compromising multiple clients through a single breach. Vulnerable industries under attack: Healthcare, municipalities, and educational facilities ar...