2024 saw the evolution of cyber threats, with attacks on widely-used technologies like VPNs, advanced phishing campaigns, and exploitations of cloud services for malware distribution. Tactics, including DLL sideloading and new malware such as SUBTLE-PAWS and EDRKillShifter are disabling security mechanisms. Threat actors, including Chinese state-sponsored hackers and new APT groups are targeting sectors like defence, government, healthcare, and finance. Increased threats to critical infrastructures have been highlighted. Recommended mitigations include timely software patching, multi-factor authentication, advanced detection tools, and regular employee training.
Healthcare ranks as third-most targeted ransomware victim
Healthcare became the third-most targeted sector by ransomware from 2023 to 2024, with a 32% increase in attacks, according to Black Kite. The research revealed
