Recent ransomware attacks have disrupted major UK retailers, using common tactics like impersonating IT staff and exploiting weak safeguards. Attackers utilised social engineering to gain access to systems, steal data and deploy ransomware to cripple operations. The CTM360 report highlights the need for organisations to understand these threats, auditing their identity and supply chain systems, and reviewing remote access practices to better protect themselves.

Healthcare sector bears brunt of 2024 data breaches driven by evolving ransomware tactics
Forescout Technologies’ latest report has revealed a marked increase in harmful data breaches across various sectors, with ransomware being the central cause. The healthcare field