Human Identities: Cybercriminals’ Easiest Route Into Your Organisation
Why identity‑based attacks are now the primary entry point for ransomware
Human identities remain the easiest and most effective route for ransomware attackers. According to IDC research, people and their identities feature in all of the top sources of initial ransomware compromise, making them the most accessible and least protected attack surface for organisations today.
As the threat landscape continues to diversify, attackers are increasingly exploiting human behaviour through phishing, compromised credentials, browser‑based attacks, and supply‑chain weaknesses. The widespread use of AI is accelerating this trend, enabling attackers to industrialise phishing and deliver more targeted and convincing attacks at scale.
This IDC Info Snapshot highlights why identity must be a central focus of modern security strategies, outlines the most common routes attackers use to gain access, and explores the practical actions organisations can take to reduce risk and improve resilience.
What you’ll learn:
- The top identity‑driven entry points used in ransomware attacks
- Why human identities remain the least protected layer in many security models
- How AI is increasing the effectiveness and scale of identity‑based attacks
- Key actions organisations can take to close the easiest routes for attackers
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