TLDR:
- Ransomware attacks remain a constant threat in the digital economy
- Backups are increasingly targeted by cybercriminals, with a high success rate
Intelligent data security and management are essential for modern enterprises to protect their most valuable asset – data. While ransomware attacks have seen a slight decrease, cybercriminals are still targeting backups with alarming success rates. Organizations without secure, immutable backups are often forced to pay ransoms to recover their data. Implementing effective data protection strategies and resilience measures is crucial in mitigating these risks.
Key highlights from the article include:
- Ransomware attacks on organizations have decreased slightly, but cybercriminals are now targeting backups with higher success rates.
- In the absence of secure backups, many organizations are forced to pay ransoms to recover their data.
- Intelligent data security and management are crucial in safeguarding against ransomware attacks and other cyber threats.
For more insights and resources on AI cybercrime and security in 2024, IT decision-makers can subscribe to the ITPro newsletter for the latest news, analysis, and industry updates.