Most ransomware claims in 2024 started with threat actors compromising perimeter security appliances (58%), like virtual private networks (VPNs) or firewalls.
Most ransomware claims in 2024 started with threat actors compromising perimeter security appliances (58%), like virtual private networks (VPNs) or firewalls. — This cybersecurity statistic was published by Coalition in March 2025. The original data appears in Cyber Threat Index 2025. For the full methodology and detailed findings, refer to the original report.
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Most ransomware claims in 2024 started with threat actors compromising perimeter security appliances (58%), like virtual private networks (VPNs) or firewalls. This data was published by Coalition.
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This statistic comes from Cyber Threat Index 2025, published by Coalition on March 11, 2025. You can view the original report at https://web.coalitioninc.com/DLC-Cyber-Threat-Index-2025.html.
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