Identity Attacks Overtake Exploits as Top Ransomware Cause

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Identity Attacks Overtake Exploits as Top Ransomware Cause

Email attacks became the leading ransomware entry vector in the past year, surpassing exploitation of software vulnerabilities. Multifactor authentication (MFA) was present in 97% of credential-based attacks but did not prevent successful compromises.

Why it matters: Security teams must prioritize email security and investigate why MFA bypasses are occurring at scale, as identity-based attacks now represent the primary ransomware infection pathway.

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2026-07-15 20:16 UTC

First seen by Cybersecurity Tracker

2026-07-15 22:30 UTC