Ontinue Releases First Inaugural Threat Intelligence Report: Threats Shaping the Cyber Threat La…>
PR Newswire – Ontinue
Emerging Threats and Trends in 2023:
Rise of more sophisticated ransomware tactics like double extortion across all industries
Increase in nation-state cyber operations targeting government and private sectors
Exploitation of IoT devices for botnets, DDoS attacks, unauthorized access
Malicious use of AI/ML for deepfakes and evading security measures
Growth in supply chain attacks exploiting software dependencies
More advanced social engineering attacks targeting human vulnerabilities
Top Threats Across Industries:
Phishing, social engineering, and vulnerability exploitation were the biggest risks
New Attack Vectors:
QR code phishing bypassing security by embedding malicious links in QR codes
Adversary-in-the-Middle (AiTM) phishing attacks bypassing multi-factor authentication
Industries Most Impacted by Ransomware:
IT and construction sectors faced nearly 50% of ransomware incidents
LockBit was the most active ransomware group using “name and shame” tactics
The report provides visibility into the evolving cyber threat landscape to help organizations mitigate risks more effectively
It forecasts threats like AI, IoT, hacktivism, supply chain, BEC, NIS2, and ransomware to impact organizations in 2024.
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