CriticalStart® Unveils Mid-Year Cyber Threat Intelligence Report

August 26, 2024 | Critical Start has released its Cyber Threat Intelligence Report for the first half of 2024, revealing that manufacturing and industrial sectors are the most targeted by cybercriminals. The report highlights alarming trends, including a 3,000% increase in deepfake attacks and a projected 15% annual growth in global cybercrime, expected to reach $10.5 trillion by 2025.

Key findings include:

• Manufacturing: 377 confirmed ransomware and database leak incidents.
• Professional Services: 15% increase in attacks, with 351 reported cases.
• Healthcare: 180% surge in incidents, particularly following the Change Healthcare attack.
• Engineering and Construction: 46.15% rise in attacks in the U.S.
• Technology: 12.75% decrease in attacks compared to H1 2023.

Callie Guenther, Senior Manager of Cyber Threat Research at Critical Start, emphasizes the importance of strong security strategies, including Managed Detection and Response (MDR) solutions, to mitigate these evolving threats.

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