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  2023 Threat Intelligence Report | Ontinue

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A DEEP DIVE INTO ONTINUE’S 2023 THREAT INTELLIGENCE REPORT: NAVIGATING THE
COMPLEX CYBERSECURITY LANDSCAPE

In the fast-paced world of cybersecurity, staying ahead of emerging threats is
not just a goal but a necessity. As cyber attackers evolve and become more
sophisticated, organizations must arm themselves with the latest intelligence
and defenses to protect their assets. The Advanced Threat Operations (ATO) team
understands this need all too well. That’s why we’ve released our 2023 Threat
Intelligence Report.

Unveiling the Cyber Threats of Tomorrow

The 2023 Threat Intelligence Report offers a comprehensive analysis of emerging
threats, top attacks by industry, and crucial statistics that shape the
cybersecurity landscape. Drawing insights from a vast network of 600,000
endpoints, Ontinue’s ATO team has provided actionable information to empower
organizations to better understand and mitigate cybersecurity risks effectively.

Trends Shaping the Threat Landscape

The report sheds light on several key trends that dominated the cybersecurity
landscape in 2023, including:

 * The Rise of Ransomware: Threat actors have adopted more sophisticated
   techniques, targeting organizations of all sizes and industries.
   Double-extortion tactics have become increasingly prevalent, adding an extra
   layer of complexity to ransomware attacks.
 * Internet of Things (IoT) Security: Poorly secured connected devices have
   become lucrative targets for cybercriminals. Exploitation of IoT devices for
   botnet attacks, DDoS assaults, and unauthorized access highlights the urgent
   need for enhanced IoT security measures.
 * Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) Exploitation: Threat
   actors are harnessing AI and ML technologies for malicious purposes, from
   creating convincing deepfakes to evading traditional security measures. This
   trend poses a new frontier in cyber warfare, where advanced technologies are
   both a benefit and a hindrance.
 * Social Engineering Sophistication: Social engineering attacks continue to
   evolve, exploiting human vulnerabilities to gain unauthorized access to
   sensitive information and systems. These attacks pose a significant threat to
   organizations across all industries.

Looking Ahead to 2024

The report also forecasts threats that are expected to impact organizations in
2024, including:  

 1. AI Exploitation: AI will be increasingly utilized both for beneficial
    purposes and nefarious activities such as social engineering and
    sophisticated attack strategies. The rising adoption of biometric security
    may lead to AI being leveraged to circumvent these measures.
 2. IoT Vulnerabilities: The proliferation of IoT devices and 5G networks
    expands the potential attack surface for threat actors. Mobile devices are
    becoming prime targets for access point exploitation and credential
    harvesting, potentially facilitating espionage and the establishment of DDoS
    networks akin to the webcam DDoS attacks in 2016.
 3. Hacktivism & Hacks-for-Hire: In light of conflicts like the war in Ukraine
    and the Israel-Hamas conflict, individual hackers and groups align
    themselves to disrupt opposing forces. Moreover, the prevalence of
    hack-for-hire operations is increasing, where mercenaries offer their
    services to any paying entity without allegiance.
 4. Evolving Ransomware Operations: Ransomware tactics are evolving, with
    payloads and methods continuously changing. Notably, extortion strategies
    have expanded, exemplified by incidents like Alphv/blackcat’s actions in
    late 2023, where victims were threatened not only with data leaks but also
    with reports to law enforcement agencies, potentially resulting in fines.

This inaugural report underscores Ontinue’s commitment to providing customers
with visibility into emerging threats, industry trends, and best practices to
combat cyber threats.

You can find the full report here.



Join us for one of two live expert panel discussions on Wednesday, April 10th
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Ontinue’s Advanced Threat Operations (ATO) team leverages proactive threat
identification, analysis, and mitigation to empower our customers with the
resilience needed to tackle the constantly evolving threat landscape.

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Domenico de Vitto

 

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