Security News > 2021 > September > Ransomware still a primary threat as cybercriminals evolve tactics

Ransomware remains primary threat in the first half of the year as cybercriminals continued to target big-name victims.

Working with third parties to gain access to targeted networks, they used Advanced Persistent Threat tools and techniques to steal and encrypt victims' data.

Ransomware remained primary threat in H1 2021, but not the only one.

Ransomware was a major threat to global organizations in the first half of 2021, but it was not the only one.

Business email compromise attacks increased by 4%, potentially as a result of new COVID-19 opportunities for threat actors.

"The first step towards effectively mitigating cyber risk is understanding the scale, complexity, and specific characteristics of the threat landscape," said Jon Clay, VP of threat intelligence for Trend Micro.

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