The 2024 Microsoft Digital Defense Report highlights crucial cybersecurity trends, including increased nation-state and cybercriminal collaborations, a 2.75x rise in human-operated ransomware, and the growing threat of cloud identity compromises. Key takeaways include the role of AI in both cyberattacks and defense, the significance of multi-factor authentication in mitigating attacks, and the impact of geopolitical activities on global cyber threats. Public-private partnerships and resilience strategies are essential to bolster security. 馃敆 Check my blog post for more details and the full-size infographic.