Most ransomware attacks are opportunistic. Here’s how you can stop attackers

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There is a glaring misconception at the heart of cybersecurity that cyber-attacks are targeted at specific organizations or sectors. But while certain sectors do receive more than their fair share of attacks, this isn’t due to deliberate targeting; like any business, it’s driven by money.

Threat groups are largely driven by financial gain, with actors looking to get the most ‘bang for their buck’. Targeting vulnerabilities that don’t just give them access to one organization, but multiple, to grow their potential revenue opportunities.