Phishing emails remain a top delivery method for ransomware. Malicious attachments or links disguise themselves as legitimate communications. When opened, ransomware installs silently. Social engineering increases click-through rates. Emails often mimic trusted sources like banks or colleagues. User training reduces risk but can never eliminate it entirely.
It matters because humans are the first line of defense. Awareness reduces infection rates significantly.
It also shows that cybersecurity is a mix of technology and psychology.
Ransomware is often deployed via phishing emails.
[Symantec, symantec.com]