3 Common Initial Attack Vectors Account for Most Ransomware Campaigns

The data shows how most cyberattacks start, so basic steps can help organizations avoid becoming the latest statistic. [TechWeb]( Follow Dark Reading: [RSS]( May 22, 2023 LATEST SECURITY NEWS & COMMENTARY [3 Common Initial Attack Vectors Account for Most Ransomware Campaigns]( The data shows how most cyberattacks start, so basic steps can help organizations avoid becoming the latest statistic. [Google Debuts Quality Ratings for Security Bug Disclosures]( New rules aim to level up the quality of submissions to Google and Android device Vulnerability Reward Program. [Apple Patches 3 Zero-Days Possibly Already Exploited]( In an advisory released by the company, Apple revealed patches for three previously unknown bugs it says may already have been used by attackers. [Keep Your Friends Close and Your Identity Closer]( As we share an increasing amount of personal information online, we create more opportunities for threat actors to steal our identities. 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