Attackers could pilfer user access credentials through a variety of tried and tested tactics ranging from phishing and social engineering attacks to using brute-force attacks and key logging malware. Once they get a hold of the usernames and passwords then breaching a system isn’t that difficult. CISA, therefore, recommends that switching to multi-factor authentication (MFA), which is a far safer option.

Ransomware accounted for nearly half of all incidents and was more than three times the next most common threat, according to CTIR. Transportation, utilities, health care, government, telecoms, technology, machinery, chemical and much more.

“The latest Privilege Management for Windows & Mac releases exemplify our innovative approach to Endpoint Privilege Management, by focusing on capabilities related to enabling endpoint security,” says Dan DeRosa, Chief Product Officer at BeyondTrust.

9 Commonly held misperceptions:1.we are not target as we are small/no asset.2. we do not need advanced technologies installed everywhere.3. we have robust security4. RDP servers can be protected by implementing MFA5. blocking IP from high risk regions6. our backups provide immunity7. our employees understand security8. data can be recovered even after ransomware attack9. paying ransomware to recover data

Companies are beholden to their users, and while most users claim to value security over convenience, their actions speak otherwise. As a case in point, research conducted by Google suggested that even when users have experienced their accounts being taken over, fewer than 10% will adopt multifactor authentication (MFA) because of the associated complexity and friction.