Cybercriminals have also been launching a record number of attacks using ransomware, a method that locks up a computer system until a sum of money is paid.
The recent Twitter hack last month and the Reddit Hack on Friday were both the result of hackers being able to compromise employee accounts and permissions. The Garmin attack used ransomware.
The report suggested that companies and organizations be on alert to the risk of data harvesting malware, malicious domains, and misinformation. Cybersecurity is essential in today’s work environment.
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