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WATCHGUARD THREAT LAB REPORT SHOWS RISE IN THREAT ACTORS EXPLOITING REMOTE ACCESS SOFTWARE
Notable findings from the research also show an 89 % increase in endpoint ransomware attacks and a decline in malware arriving over encrypted connections .
WatchGuard Technologies has released its latest Internet Security Report , detailing the top malware trends and network and endpoint security threats analyzed by WatchGuard Threat Lab researchers .
Key findings from the data show increasing instances of remote access software abuse , the rise of cyber adversaries using password-stealers and info-stealers to thieve valuable credentials and threat actors pivoting from utilizing scripting to employing other living-off-theland techniques to initiate an endpoint attack .
“ Threat actors continue using different tools and methods in their attack campaigns , making it critical for organizations to keep abreast of the latest tactics to fortify their security strategy ,” said Corey Nachreiner , Chief Security Officer , WatchGuard .
When it comes to attacks that employ social engineering tactics , the end user becomes the last line of defense between malicious actors and their success .
“ Modern security platforms that include firewalls and endpoint protection software can deliver enhanced protection for networks and devices . But when it comes to attacks that employ social engineering tactics , the end user becomes the last line of defense between malicious actors and their success in infiltrating an organization . It ’ s important for organizations to provide social engineering education as well as adopt a unified
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