79% of Ransomware Attacks Start With Compromised Identities
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79% of Ransomware Attacks Start With Compromised Identities
Sophos' State of Ransomware 2026 report finds identity has overtaken vulnerabilities as the top ransomware access vector, with Singapore at 67%. The post 79% of Ransomware Attacks Start With Compromised Identities appeared first on techcoffeehouse.com.
Sophos: 79% of ransomware attacks start with stolen identities
Cybercriminals are now more likely to break into company systems by stealing employee login details than by exploiting software flaws, according to the latest State of Ransomware 2026 report from Sophos. The cybersecurity company found that 79% of ransomware attacks now start with stolen or compromised user accounts, making usernames and passwords the hackers’ favorite […] The post Sophos: 79% of ransomware attacks start with stolen identities a…
Sophos, a global cybersecurity company, today published its seventh annual State of Ransomware report, an independent study based on consultations with IT and cybersecurity officials from 17 countries (including Spain) that identifies the impact of ransomware on companies and the degree of preparedness of organizations to defend themselves. This year’s report reveals that identity is the dominant initial access vector: eight out of ten ransomwar…
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