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Ransomware gangs target IT managers over CEOs, reports The Register

Ransomware attacks are increasingly targeting mid-level IT managers rather than chief executive officers. This shift in strategy is attributed to the fact that these managers often possess the necessary access and credentials to facilitate a successful breach. The Register reports that this approach bypasses the need to compromise high-level executives, potentially leading to quicker and more effective ransomware deployments. AI

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Ransomware gangs target IT managers over CEOs, reports The Register

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