For the third year in a row, ransomware was the top attack type globally in 2021. Ransomware beat out server access attacks, business email compromise (BEC), data theft and credential harvesting. Ransomware nets millions of dollars for cybercriminal gangs every year and threatens to disrupt businesses, supply chains, and whole industries. That's why it's important you know how to protect your business from these costly attacks. This blog covers the top findings of IBM Security's latest research published in the tenth annual X-Force Threat Intelligence Index, a comprehensive overview of the global threat landscape based on data collected from January to December 2021. Read this blog to dive into the details and discover key recommendations for combating these threats during a time of constant change.

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