Experts from Kaspersky, a cybersecurity solutions company, are warning the public of the growing dangers of artificial intelligence (AI) and increased automation. Its latest report predicts an increase in cyberattacks, particularly targeting the financial sector, including direct payment systems, as well as an increase in misused open source packages.
Reflecting on previous forecasts, Kaspersky anticipated the rise of Web3 threats and the growing demand for malware loaders.
Kaspersky predicts that 2024 will be marked by AI-powered cyberattacks mimicking real communication channels, which will likely lead to an influx of lower-quality campaigns. The popularity of direct payment systems could lead to clipboard malware and increased exploitation of mobile banking Trojans, exemplified by the global expansion of families like Grandoreiro, targeting many banks in 40 country.
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Increase in backdoor open source packages
The company also said the year predicted a worrying increase in misappropriated open source packages, exploiting vulnerabilities in widely used software, potentially causing data breaches and financial losses. The evolving cybercrime ecosystem expects more fluid affiliated groups, making it difficult for law enforcement to effectively track and combat cybercrime.
Kaspersky also believes that crime authors should turn to more reliable day-old exploits due to the lack of zero-day vulnerabilities, while misconfigured devices and services present unauthorized access points to launch attacks . Financial institutions must prepare for these evolving threats by implementing proactive cybersecurity strategies and fostering industry-wide collaboration.
“To stay ahead of the curve, financial institutions and organizations must proactively adapt their cybersecurity strategies, strengthening their defenses to protect their assets and sensitive data,” said Marc Rivero, principal security researcher at GReAT. “The key to success lies in promoting collaboration between the public and private sectors, forging a united front against the growing risks that will define the terrain of financial cybersecurity in the year ahead. »
