The 2022 Hornetsecurity ransomware attacks analysis
Stay ahead of the curve with the latest industry trends from our cyber security experts
 
 
Ransomware continues to be the biggest threat to an organisation's cyber security, with 1 in 4 IT professionals having experienced a ransomware attack at least once in their career.
This 2022 edition of Hornetsecurity’s Ransomware Attacks Survey assesses the sources of these cyber security events to establish whether the increase in cloud computing has affected their severity, and shares the latest trends to help your organisation to stay ahead of the curve.
Download now to discover the most common ransomware attacks, how Microsoft 365 can be impacted, and how you can stay vigilant to attacks as malicious actors turn their attention to IT infrastructure in the cloud.
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 NCA confirms arrest after airport cyber disruption NCA confirms arrest after airport cyber disruptionNews Disruption is easing across Europe following the ransomware incident 
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 Jaguar Land Rover “did the right thing” shutting down systems to thwart cyber attack Jaguar Land Rover “did the right thing” shutting down systems to thwart cyber attackNews The attack on Jaguar Land Rover highlights the growing attractiveness of the automotive sector 
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