Ransomware Attacks Grew 29% in 2021, May Cause Greater Carnage in 2022
#Ransomware groups left no stone unturned to find any new, unpatched weaknesses in software and leverage it for exploitation.
Ransomware emerged as a fast-growing attack vector in 2021, surging by 29% year-over-year and costing organizations billions in lost revenue and ransom payments. A recent study by Ivanti sheds light on the most exploited vulnerabilities of 2021, the industries impacted as a result, and how the ransomware threat will evolve in 2022.
https://www.toolbox.com/it-security/threat-reports/news/ransomware-threat-in-2021/
Hugh Taylor
Hugh Taylor is a Certified Information Security Manager (CISM). In addition to editing Journal of Cyber Policy, he writes about cybersecurity, compliance and enterprise technology for such clients as Microsoft, IBM, SAP, HPE, Oracle, Google and Advanced Micro Devices. Prior to launching his freelance writing career, he served in executive roles at Microsoft, IBM and several venture-backed technology startups.