Priya PatelTLDR:
A new cybersecurity report by Check Point Research reveals that there has been a surge in cyberattacks worldwide, with India recording a 15% spike in weekly attacks per organization. The report highlights the changing tactics of cybercriminals, with a shift towards data theft and extortion-based campaigns. The retail/wholesale sector saw a significant increase in attacks, likely due to the large volume of consumer data it handles and its complex supply chain networks. The report also emphasizes the importance of AI in detecting and preventing cyberattacks and offers tips for organizations to enhance their cybersecurity defenses.
Key points:
- 1 in every 10 organizations worldwide was hit by attempted ransomware attacks in 2023, a 33% increase from the previous year.
- Organizations globally experienced an average of 1158 weekly cyberattacks each in 2023, a 1% increase from 2022.
- Retail/wholesale sectors saw a notable 22% increase in attacks compared to 2022.
- India experienced a 15% surge in weekly attacks per organization, with 2138 attacks.
- The report identifies the retail/wholesale, healthcare, and education/research sectors as the most impacted by cyberattacks.
- The report emphasizes the importance of robust data backup, cyber awareness training, up-to-date patches, strong user authentication, and anti-ransomware solutions in preventing cyberattacks.
- The report highlights the role of AI in threat detection and analysis, and the need for businesses to enhance their defenses against evolving ransomware threats.
Overall, the report emphasizes the need for organizations to stay ahead of evolving cyberattack trends and implement adaptive and robust cybersecurity strategies. It also highlights the crucial role of AI in defending against sophisticated cyber threats.
