Security News > 2024 > August > Most ransomware attacks occur between 1 a.m. and 5 a.m.
2024-08-22 04:00
There’s been an alarming increase in ransomware attacks over the past year, alongside significant shifts in the tactics and strategies employed by cybercriminals that underscore the necessity for organizations to implement around-the-clock monitoring and investigation of suspicious behaviors, according to a new Malwarebytes report. “Ransomware gangs have time and motivation on their side. They constantly evolve to respond to the latest technologies chasing at their tails,” said Marcin Kleczynski, CEO, Malwarebytes. “We’ve seen this distinctly … More → The post Most ransomware attacks occur between 1 a.m. and 5 a.m. appeared first on Help Net Security.
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