Surge in Cybercrime: Check Point 2023 Mid-Year Security Report Reveals 48 Ransomware Groups Have Breached Over 2,200 Victims
- Ransomware attacks surged by 8% in Q2 2023, driven by AI and USB devices
- Lockbit3 reported a 20% increase in victims compared to last year
- 48 ransomware groups breached over 2,200 victims
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Old and new blend in cybercrime, AI and USB devices become unexpected accomplices. Lockbit3 leads ransomware surge in the first half of the year; Unconventional targets surface amid new attack patterns
SAN CARLOS, Calif., Aug. 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Check Point Research (CPR), the Threat Intelligence arm of Check Point® Software Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ: CHKP), a leading provider of cyber security solutions globally, has unveiled its 2023 Mid-Year Security Report. The report uncovers an unsettling
From the triple extortion attack on the University of Manchester to the rise of new group Anonymous Sudan targeting western organizations, the 2023 Mid-Year Security Report uncovers the trends and behaviors that have defined the year so far.
Key insights from the 2023 Mid-Year Security Report include:
- Ransomware groups have stepped up their game, exploiting vulnerabilities in commonly used corporate software and shifting their approach from data encryption to data theft.
- USB Devices have resurfaced as significant threats, with both state-affiliated groups and cybercriminals deploying USB drives as vectors for infecting organizations globally.
- Hacktivism has seen a rise, with politically motivated groups launching attacks on selected targets.
- Artificial Intelligence misuse has amplified, with generative AI tools being used to craft phishing emails, keystroke monitoring malware, and basic ransomware code, calling for stronger regulatory measures.
In H1 2023, 48 ransomware groups have breached over 2,200 victims, with Lockbit3 being the most active, reporting a
“Criminal activities have continued to rise in the first half of the year, with an
“Organizations need to build a cyber resiliency strategy and strengthen their defenses by adopting a prevention-first, integrated approach to cyber security. Cyberattacks are inevitable but can be largely prevented by proactive measures and the right security technologies”.
The 2023 Mid-Year Security Report provides a comprehensive account of the cyber-threat landscape. The findings are based on data drawn from the Check Point ThreatCloud Cyber-Threat Map which looks at the key tactics’ cybercriminals are using to carry out their attacks. A full copy of the report is available here: https://pages.checkpoint.com/2023-mid-year-cyber-security-report.html
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