Ransomware Attacks Targeting Firewalls Surge in 2025

Ransomware Attacks Targeting Firewalls Surge in 2025

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A recent report by Barracuda reveals that 90% of ransomware incidents in 2025 exploited firewalls. Cybercriminals are evolving their tactics to infiltrate networks through these security measures, raising alarms among cybersecurity experts. Organizations using firewalls are particularly vulnerable to these new attack vectors.

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2025-01-01
Increased ransomware incidents reported
2025-01-10
Barracuda report findings published
2026-02-18
Cybersecurity-Insiders article published
2026-02-19
Techradar article published