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Ransomware Attacks Rise 37% in 2025; Microsoft’s New Passwordless Strategy and Security Insights
Ransomware attacks have surged dramatically, particularly affecting small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs), which now experience ransomware in 88% of breaches. According to Verizon's 2025 data breach investigations report, ransomware was detected in 44% of over 12,000 data breaches, marking a 37% increase from the previous year. While the number of organizations paying ransoms has decreased, the FBI's report indicates that complaints related to ransom have risen by 9%, making it the top threat to critical infrastructure. The overall online crime losses surged by 33% in 2024, totaling $16…
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