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.
UK firms are 'sleepwalking' into smart building cyber threats
Summarize this content to a maximum of 60 words: The convergence of operational technology and IT systems is posing serious risks for property firms.
