Rise in Cyberattacks Across Multiple Industries

August 23, 2024 | The Critical Start Cyber Intelligence Report reveals that the manufacturing and healthcare sectors are the most targeted industries for cyberattacks in early 2024. The report analyzed over 4,600 ransomware and data leak incidents across 24 industries worldwide.

Manufacturing led the way in threats, while healthcare experienced a staggering 180% increase in data breaches compared to last year. Additionally, business email compromise is shifting focus from large corporations to smaller businesses, and deepfake fraud has surged by 3,000%. “With increasingly sophisticated threats, organizations must prioritize a robust security culture and strategy,” advises Callie Guenther, senior manager of cyberthreat research at Critical Start.

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