Axis Security 2024 Predictions: Top 7 Cyber Threats to Expect in 2024 and Beyond>
– David
The article discusses the top seven cyber threats to expect in 2024 and beyond:
1) Ransomware Evolution: Ransomware attacks are expected to become more sophisticated, employing advanced encryption techniques and targeting critical infrastructure, making them harder to mitigate and recover from.
2) AI-Powered Cyberattacks: Cybercriminals are likely to leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies to enhance their attacks, with AI-driven malware and phishing campaigns that can adapt and respond to defensive measures in real-time.
3) Zero-Day Exploits: Zero-day vulnerabilities, which are unknown to software vendors and unpatched, remain a concern.
Cybercriminals will continue to exploit these vulnerabilities to infiltrate systems before patches are available, posing a substantial risk.
4) Supply Chain Attacks: Attackers target the supply chain to compromise trusted vendors and suppliers, infiltrating multiple organizations through a single point of compromise.
Securing the entire supply chain is crucial to mitigate this growing threat.
5) Quantum Computing Threat: The advent of quantum computing poses a unique risk to current cryptographic systems, as adversaries may use it to break encryption algorithms.
Transitioning to post-quantum cryptography is essential to protect data integrity and confidentiality.
6) Internet of Things (IoT) Vulnerabilities: With the proliferation of IoT devices, their vulnerabilities increase.
Weak security in these devices can lead to large-scale botnets and cyberattacks.
Protecting the IoT ecosystem is important and often overlooked in corporate security strategies.
7) Social Engineering Attacks: Social engineering attacks, such as phishing and pretexting, will persist as effective strategies for cybercriminals.
These attacks exploit human psychology, and cybercriminals are expected to become more sophisticated, making them harder to detect.
In conclusion, organizations and security professionals must remain vigilant, proactive, and implement advanced security measures to defend against these evolving cyber threats.
Staying updated on emerging threats and fostering a cybersecurity-aware culture are also crucial in protecting sensitive data and digital assets in today’s digital age.
Link: https://vmblog.com:443/archive/2023/10/19/axis-security-2024-predictions-top-7-cyber-threats-to-expect-in-2024-and-beyond.aspx