$1.$ Ransomware attack is most significant$($I need evidence$)$ cryptographic threat or vulnerability, that small business will face in $2024.$ The threat you identify must be supported with contemporary evidence from $2024,$ logical reasoning and a sound defence.

$2.$ Propose one state$-$of$-$the$-$art cyber security countermeasure. The proposed countermeasure can be theoretical, technical, policy$-$centric or product$-$oriented. Regardless of how you propose to solve the threat or vulnerability, you must ensure that you support the proposed countermeasure with evidence, logical reasoning and a well thought out argument.