IR trends Q3 2026: Actors impersonate IT help desks in vishing attacks as ransomware activity increases
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Phishing remains the leading initial access technique while ransomware activity increases, with finance and public administration being the top targeted industries in Q3 2026.
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Phishing remained the leading initial access technique, while percentage of ransomware and pre-ransomware cases increased. Finance and public administration tied as the top-targeted industries.