Macaubusiness Surge in Cyberattacks: Phishing and Ransomware on the Rise
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The Acronis H2 2025 Cyberthreats Report indicates a significant increase in cyberattacks, with email-based attacks rising 16% per organization and 20% per user year-over-year. Phishing remains the primary entry point for these attacks, alongside a notable escalation in ransomware incidents and AI-driven threats affecting global organizations.
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2026-02-18
Acronis H2 2025 Cyberthreats Report published
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Email-based attacks increased 16% per organization
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Ransomware incidents reached record levels
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AI-enhanced cybercrime reported
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