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Vincentas Baubonis is an expert in full-stack software development and web app security and leads the Cybernews team in uncovering critical vulnerabilities across IoT, hardware hacking and organizational penetration testing, publishing over 600 studies annually to inform consumers about data security risks.
Direct attacks on critical infrastructure get a lot of attention, but the bigger danger often lies in something less visible: The poor cybersecurity practices of the businesses that keep these systems running. According to the Cybernews Business Digital Index, a staggering 84% earned a "D" grade or worse for their cybersecurity practices, with 43% falling into the "F" category. Only 6% of companies got an "A" for their efforts. What’s more troubling is that industries at the heart of critical infrastructure — like energy, finance and healthcare — are among the weakest links.