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CYBERSECURITY

What this means for organisations Protecting users as a primary entry point
Ransomware in 2026 is defined by Many ransomware attacks still begin with user interaction, such
concentration, not volume. Fewer groups as phishing emails, malicious links, or compromised credentials.
now drive the majority of attacks, and Workspace Security addresses this risk by protecting users across
these operators are more capable, better email, browsers, SaaS applications, and endpoints.
resourced, and harder to disrupt.
Using AI-driven detection and global threat intelligence, Workspace
For organisations, this changes the risk Security blocks delivery vectors, prevents credential abuse, and
equation: disrupts command-and-control activity, helping organisations contain
• Fewer incidents may occur, but each ransomware before it spreads or encrypts critical systems.
carries greater potential impact
• Attacks are more repeatable and "For many organisations in Africa, this is a clear sign to review their
access-driven security, especially around exposed systems, cloud access, identity
• Prevention and containment matter protection, user safety, and incident readiness. The real question now
more than reaction alone is not if African organisations will be targeted, but if they are ready to
handle and recover from more advanced attacks," Hardie concludes.
In practical terms, defence means:
Check Point Research will review the key findings from the Q1 2026
Stopping ransomware at the network and Ransomware Report at an upcoming webinar, discussing what these
cloud access layer trends mean for organisations and defenders today.
Ransomware and extortion attacks often
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This is addressed by applying consistent,
AI-driven threat prevention across
networks, clouds, data centres, and
remote users.

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