Cyberthreats and trends in the second half of 2024
The Acronis Cyberthreats Report for the second half of 2024 provides a detailed analysis of the latest cyberthreats and offers actionable insights to help you protect your organization. A few key findings include:
- A 5% increase in ransomware attacks, with critical sectors like transportation, health care and manufacturing being the primary targets.
- A 197% increase in email-based attacks, highlighting the need for advanced email security solutions.
- Cybercriminals using generative AI systems, such as ChatGPT, to create sophisticated malware and execute advanced spear-phishing campaigns.
The report looks at major trends, including threat actors using AI-generated PowerShell loaders to deploy malware and North Korean cyberattackers creating fake LinkedIn profiles and deepfake videos to deceive their targets.
The Acronis Cyberthreats Report, H2 2024 also includes strategic cybersecurity recommendations, including building a layered security model, implementing network segmentation to limit the spread of threats and putting security awareness training into place.
Download the full report to get a comprehensive look at the cybersecurity landscape with hard numbers as well as expert observations and recommendations.
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