79% of Ransomware Attacks Begin with Compromised Identities

A reported 79% of ransomware attacks originate from the abuse of compromised identities, making credential exploitation the most common initial attack vector. The article explicitly states that threat actors leverage stolen or weak credentials to gain unauthorized access and deploy ransomware. No specific dates, affected entities, or technical indicators such as CVE IDs were provided in the content. The impact described focuses on the prevalence of identity-based breaches as a primary entry point for ransomware campaigns. The statistic highlights the critical role of credential security in mitigating ransomware risks.