Alarming Surge in Ransomware, Malicious Cyberattacks -- Threats Double in 2021

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  1. hawki

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    "SonicWall Threat Intelligence Confirms Alarming Surge in Ransomware, Malicious Cyberattacks as Threats Double in 2021

    - Over 623 million ransomware attacks globally, an astounding 105% increase

    - Ransomware volume increased 232% since 2019

    - U.S., U.K. ransomware climbed staggering 98% and 227%, respectively

    - Log4j vulnerability exploits eclipsed 142 million in six weeks

    - 65% increase in 'never-before-seen' malware variants identified

    - Encrypted threats increased 167% year-over-year

    - Record 97.1 million cryptojacking attacks found

    https://www.prnewswire.com/news-rel...acks-as-threats-double-in-2021-301484420.html
     
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