Web browsing is the primary entry vector for ransomware infections

The most widely used method for ransomware delivery in 2022 was via URL or web browsing (75.5%), Palo Alto Networks researchers have found. In 2021, it was email attachments (i.e., delivery via SMTP, POP3, and IMAP protocols), but in 2022 that particular delivery channel was used only in 12% of attempts. Ransomware delivery vectors in 2022 (Source: Palo Alto Networks) “Ransomware binaries are often delivered from compromised websites, which should serve as a reminder for … More →

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