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Data-stealing cyberattacks are surging – 7 ways to protect yourself and your business

Data-stealing cyberattacks are surging – 7 ways to protect yourself and your business

The IBM X-Force “2025 Threat Intelligence Index” reported a decline in ransomware-based malware for the third consecutive year in 2024, accounting for only 28% of malware incidents. This fall aligns with drops in high-volume malware distributors’ operations. However, cyber criminals now resort more to stealing sensitive data, with infostealer malware incidents increasing 84% weekly in 2024 and 180% into early 2025. The study also urged businesses to focus on proactive security measures such as real-time threat hunting and modernizing authentication management.

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