IBM: Credential theft surges, ransomware drops in 2024

Cybercriminals focused on stealing login information rather than launching high-impact ransomware attacks in 2024, according to IBM’s newly released 2025 X-Force Threat Intelligence Index.  IBM X-Force recorded an 84% increase in phishing emails delivering infostealers compared to the previous year. These infostealers are lightweight malware tools that extract login data and other sensitive information from … Continue reading IBM: Credential theft surges, ransomware drops in 2024