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Ransomware gangs skip the CEO, head straight for the 40-something IT manager
Zscaler researchers identified a ransomware campaign affecting 351 victims across 334 organizations over one month, revealing that attackers prioritize IT managers rather than executives to pressure organizations into ransom payments. The shift in targeting strategy suggests that middle-level IT personnel with direct system access may be more effective leverage points than senior leadership.
Why it matters: IT managers and operations staff at any organization should recognize they are now direct targets in ransomware extortion schemes, requiring heightened security awareness and incident response preparation.
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