Check Point Research (CPR), the Threat Intelligence arm of Check Point® Software Technologies Ltd. (https://www.Checkpoint.com/) (NASDAQ: CHKP), a leading provider of cloud-delivered, AI-powered cybersecurity platforms, has released its highly anticipated 2024 Annual Security Report. This year’s edition takes a look at the increasing complexity of cyber threats, with a particular focus on the dramatic increase in ransomware incidents and the strategic use of AI in cybersecurity defenses.
Looking back on a year marked by significant cybersecurity disruption, the report highlights a 90% increase in the number of victims of publicly extorted ransomware attacks. These ransomware attacks now account for 10% of all malware detected by Check Point sensors. The Check Point Incident Response Team (CPIRT) observed that nearly half of their cases involved ransomware, with the number of publicly shamed victims reaching around 5,000, double the year-over-year figure. former.
Key findings from the 2024 Security Report include:
Evolution of ransomware: Attackers have refined their strategies, exploiting zero-day vulnerabilities and enhancing Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) with new extortion tactics. High-value targets are increasingly in the crosshairs, demonstrating the need for robust defense mechanisms.
Targeting Edge devices: The report identifies a growing trend of attacks against edge devices, highlighting the critical need for comprehensive security measures encompassing all elements of the network.
Rise of hacktivism: State-sponsored hacktivism has intensified, with a notable increase in cyber activities linked to geopolitical conflicts. Using destructive wipers for maximum impact underscores the evolving nature of cyberwarfare.
Maya Horowitz, vice president of research at Check Point, said: “In an era of relentless innovation in cybercrime and growing tensions involving state threat actors and hacktivists around the world, organizations must ‘adapt. Investing in stronger defenses with robust AI-enabled cybersecurity measures delivered in the cloud, and proactively fostering collaboration, is essential to effectively protect against these evolving dangers.
The 2024 Security Report is a crucial resource for organizations, policymakers and cybersecurity professionals, offering in-depth insights into attack trends and providing guidance for building cyber resilience. Results are based on data from the Check Point ThreatCloud AI Cyber Threat Map (https://ThreatMap.Checkpoint.com/), which examines the main tactics used by cybercriminals to carry out their attacks. A full copy of the report is available here (https://apo-opa.co/48pnCUM).
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