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security: Extortion and ransomware drive over half of cyberattacks

Microsoft Security Blog

2025-10-16

Microsoft reports that extortion and ransomware account for over half of cyberattacks; in 80% of incidents their security teams investigated last year attackers attempted to steal data, driven more by financial gain than intelligence gathering.

security: The importance of hardening customer support tools against cyberattacks

Microsoft Security Blog

2025-10-15

Microsoft Security Blog warns that customer support tools, now more connected and data-rich, are increasingly targeted by cyberattacks. Hardening these systems is essential to safeguard customer trust, protect sensitive data, and maintain business continuity.