In 2022, 66% of businesses were affected by ransomware, with none spared across industries. These breaches usually result from attempts to trade sensitive data for money. Companies have embraced cloud technology and remote work for productivity and profit, leaving security behind in the pre-cloud era. To counter this cybersecurity threat, businesses need to adopt a zero-trust system and Security Service Edge (SSE), working together to reduce attack surfaces, inspect traffic, and monitor potential risks. This will enable more effective defenses in the prevailing ransomware threat landscape.

DeepSeek iOS app sends data unencrypted to ByteDance-controlled servers
DeepSeek, an app by ByteDance, sends data, including encrypted information, to servers located in China, leading to concerns over privacy breaches. After security firm Wiz