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Blake Dowling: Ransomware's weakest link is still the person clicking

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5 September 2026

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opportunities

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Cybersecurity

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United States

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Read at floridapolitics.com

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Fusion42 · 5 September 2026 · Fusion42 review

Despite advances in ransomware technology and law enforcement efforts to disrupt cybercriminals, the primary vulnerability remains human error such as clicking on phishing links. Insider threats like corrupt incident responders pose additional risks while user training and security measures like multifactor authentication are critical defenses.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Cybersecurity.

◆ The Wire takeaway

You must treat your team as your last line of defence, especially those handling sensitive communications or incident response. Insider threats and careless clicking remain your biggest risks, so invest in hardened user training and vetting immediately.

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1 source · 5 Sep 2026

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