MICROSOFT SAYS MORE RANSOMWARE STOPPED BEFORE REACHING ENCRYPTION

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Microsoft reported a 2.75x increase in ransomware attacks year-over-year, but noted improved defenses. Successful encryptions have decreased threefold in two years due to better automatic detection, while unmanaged devices remain a vulnerability in 90% of cases. Akira is the top ransomware variant, followed by LockBit, Play, ALPHV/BlackCat, and Black Basta.