Security News > 2019 > May > Ransomware and malware attacks decline, attackers adopting covert tactics
2019-05-20 05:15
There has been a major decline in ransomware and malware attacks, with Ireland having some of the lowest rates globally, according to the latest report released by Microsoft. This is a significant change from 2017, following a prolific series of attacks that targeted supply chains globally. Initial predictions were that these would increase, however, improvements in cybersecurity measures and detection have impacted on the success rates of these attacks. In fact, there has been a … More → The post Ransomware and malware attacks decline, attackers adopting covert tactics appeared first on Help Net Security.
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