KnowBe4 - Ransomware up 350% says 2018 Global Threat Intelligence Report

NTT Security 2018 Global Threat Intelligence Report (GTIR): Ransomware up 350% and spyware ranks first in volume of malware at 26% reflecting attackers' desire for long-term presence for information.

Summary of key global findings:

• 77% of ransomware was detected in four industry sectors
• 73% of malware attacks started with phishing emails
• 53% of worldwide phishing attacks originated from EMEA
• 33% of all attempted login attacks used the same 25 passwords
• 3 most attacked industries now include Finance and Manufacturing

from KnowBe4 Security Awareness Training Blog https://blog.knowbe4.com/ransomware-up-350-says-2018-global-threat-intelligence-report