News and Analysis

The top three ways cybercriminals gain access to enterprises are stolen credentials, phishing, and exploiting vulnerabilities, according to Verizon’s report analyzing 16,312 cybersecurity incidents. The human element is part of 74% of breaches, with social engineering attacks frequently proving successful. The report also highlighted a rise in business email compromise attacks and an increase in breaches involving cryptocurrency. The healthcare sector is a preferred target for ransomware attacks.