Cyberthreat Report from Critical Start Shows Significant Uptick in Ransomware and Data Leaks

August 22, 2024 | A new report from Critical Start reveals a worrying rise in cyberattacks, particularly targeting healthcare and manufacturing in the first half of 2024. The Cyber Intelligence Report highlights that manufacturing topped the list with 377 confirmed ransomware and database leak incidents.

Healthcare and life sciences experienced a staggering 180% increase in breaches, while professional services reported a 15% rise in attacks. Interestingly, the engineering and construction sectors saw a 46% uptick in incidents, though technology companies noted a surprising 13% decrease in attacks.

Emerging threats include a shift in Business Email Compromise (BEC) tactics towards smaller businesses and a dramatic 3,000% rise in deepfake fraud attempts. Experts emphasize the importance of robust security strategies to counteract these evolving threats.

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