Ransomware on the rise with mid-size companies a prime target

A new report from Delinea shows that, while still not back to 2021 levels, ransomware attacks are increasing. What's more, mid-sized companies appeared to be in cybercriminals’ sights the most, with 65 percent saying they've been a ransomware victim over the past 12 months. Organizations are also paying ransoms more frequently, up to 76 percent from 68 percent the prior year. There’s also been a shift in the tactics of attackers, with data exfiltration registering a surge of 39 percent (reported by 64 percent of respondents, up from 46 percent). Exfiltration has become a preferred goal for attackers, who are… [Continue Reading]