August 22, 2024 | Critical Start’s latest Cyber Threat Intelligence Report reveals significant threats in the first half of 2024, emphasizing manufacturing as the most targeted sector. The report highlights 377 confirmed ransomware and database leak incidents, alongside a 15% increase in attacks on professional services and a 180% surge in healthcare-related breaches.
Callie Guenther, Senior Manager of Cyber Threat Research, stresses the importance of a robust security strategy, noting the rising sophistication of cyber threats. The report also points to alarming trends, such as the 3,000% increase in deepfake fraud attempts and the targeting of smaller businesses by Business Email Compromise (BEC) scammers.
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