"3 Common Initial Attack Vectors Account for Most Ransomware Campaigns"

Most ransomware attackers use one of three primary vectors to infiltrate networks and gain access to organizations' critical systems and data. According to researchers, the most significant vector for successful ransomware attacks in 2022 was the exploitation of public-facing applications, which accounted for 43 percent of all breaches, followed by compromised accounts (24 percent) and malicious email (12 percent). The use of compromised accounts increased from 18 percent in 2021 to 22 percent in 2022. A ransomware attack can be prevented in large part by doubling down on the most common attack vectors. Many businesses are not the initial targets of attackers, but their lax Information Technology (IT) security makes them easy to breach, so cybercriminals seize the opportunity. Taking into account the top three initial vectors, which make up nearly 80 percent of all cases, it is possible to implement defensive measures that will significantly reduce the likelihood of becoming a victim. This article continues to discuss how most cyberattacks start and the basic steps that can help organizations avoid attacks. 

Dark Reading reports "3 Common Initial Attack Vectors Account for Most Ransomware Campaigns"