When was the last time you secretly smiled when ransomware gangs had their bitcoins stolen, their malware servers shut down or forced to take down? We cling to these rare victories because history tells us that most ransomware collectives don’t go away—they reinvent themselves under a new name, with new rules, new goals, and new weapons. Indeed, some of the most destructive and expensive ransomware groups are now in their third incarnation.
So what does it mean for your business, your customers, your partners and even your family as you race to keep the internet safe and protect what matters most – data?
OpenText Security Solutions’ threat intelligence team shares medium-sleep Updates to the BrightCloud® Threat Report 2022. With insight into the latest threats and trends, we arm organizations with the knowledge they need to stay ahead of and stay ahead of cybercriminals’ 24/7 reinvention of malware, phishing and phishing.
Malware keeps coming back and growing
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Windows 11 adoption remains very slow, highlighting the importance of incorporating a layered security approach that includes DNS protection to help reduce infection rates.
Shield DNS services are essential components of today’s cyber resilience strategies because its protection not only offers additional privacy, but also acts as a strong defense against malware. In fact, there are 31% fewer infections when endpoint protection and DNS are combined.
Phishing preys on a volatile market
Fishing activity was particularly high. Almost 20% of all attacks in the first half of 2022 occurred in April, which was likely a result of tax season, the beginning of National gas increasesAnd the Lack of baby food.
Phishing continued to proliferate with 46% of all successful phishing attacks using HTTPS. Brands such as Google, Apple and PayPal have been in the top ten so far this year for credential phishing, the process of obtaining login information from users.
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Consumers are still more likely to experience pollution than their business counterparts. However, as more workers use personal phones and tablets for work, businesses must remain vigilant
Everyone benefits from ongoing security awareness training to reduce the likelihood of successful attacks that can wreak havoc on a business network and impact continuity.
The 2022 BrightCloud® Threat Report mid-year update highlights the need to increase cyber resilience with reliable and trusted security solutions such as antivirus, DNS protection, and backup and recovery to help protect what matters most.
For more information, go to: www.brightcloud.com
