This morning, Flashpoint released its midyear Cyber Threat Intelligence Index, with new data and trends surrounding both persistent and emerging cyber threats observed from January 1 to June 30, 2024. The report includes research and data tied to vulnerabilities, information-stealing malware, ransomware and insider threats.
Some of the most significant/interesting findings include:
- 17,518 newly discovered vulnerabilities in H1
- 13 million devices infected by cybercriminals
- 53 million compromised credentials
- 456 million stolen or leaked credentials.
- 8,497 unique instances of insider recruiting
Additionally, the report outlines the primary geographies and industries targeted by ransomware groups this first half of the year.
I have two quotes from Flashpoint executives on this report:
- Josh Lefkowitz, CEO at Flashpoint: “The cyber threat landscape is increasingly volatile and interconnected. Vulnerabilities and exploits are on the rise and threat actors are exploiting these weaknesses. Flashpoint sees the deployment of infostealers as the top trend spiking in 2024 thus far. They have already infected over 13 million devices this year and stolen vast amounts of data, fueling a surge of ransomware attacks and data breaches at large. Organizations need to prioritize infostealers accordingly and take proactive steps to defend their people and assets.”
- Ian Gray, VP of Intelligence at Flashpoint: “Flashpoint’s data reveals an alarming trend: threat actors have infected over 13 million devices with infostealers this year, resulting in the theft of 53 million credentials, further fueling the ransomware problem. While organizations grapple with external threats, the over 8,400 instances of malicious insider activity highlights the need for a proactive, risk-based approach that is powered by comprehensive intelligence.”
The Cyber Threat Intelligence Index report is live here. There’s also a related blog post that can be found here.
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The Midyear Edition Of The Flashpoint Cyber Threat Intelligence Index Is Live
This morning, Flashpoint released its midyear Cyber Threat Intelligence Index, with new data and trends surrounding both persistent and emerging cyber threats observed from January 1 to June 30, 2024. The report includes research and data tied to vulnerabilities, information-stealing malware, ransomware and insider threats.
Some of the most significant/interesting findings include:
Additionally, the report outlines the primary geographies and industries targeted by ransomware groups this first half of the year.
I have two quotes from Flashpoint executives on this report:
The Cyber Threat Intelligence Index report is live here. There’s also a related blog post that can be found here.
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