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Public Sector Braces for Identity-Based Attacks

In today's digital landscape, your identity is the key that unlocks access to all your applications and services - making it the new perimeter that public sector organizations must fiercely protect. When identity infrastructure is compromised, attackers can gain a foothold for long-term persistence and privilege escalation, putting entire operations at risk.

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Ransomware Attacks Surge Through Compromised Logins

Ransomware attacks are surging, with a staggering 79% of incidents linked to compromised identities and legitimate user logins, making it the most common entry point for hackers. This marks a significant shift away from traditional software flaw exploitation, now accounting for just 18% of initial attacks.

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