Security News > 2025 > May > CTM360 report: Ransomware exploits trust more than tech

A recent wave of ransomware attacks has disrupted major retailers across the UK. According to a new report from CTM360, the attackers didn’t need to break down the door, they were invited in through misplaced trust and weak identity safeguards. This wasn’t about advanced malware or zero-day vulnerabilities. The attackers used common tactics: impersonating IT staff, tricking employees into handing over credentials, and intercepting multi-factor authentication codes. From there, they moved across networks. What went … More → The post CTM360 report: Ransomware exploits trust more than tech appeared first on Help Net Security.

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