Cyber Attack Surge by 28%:Education Sector at High Risk
In Q1 2024, Check Point Research (CPR) witnessed a notable increase in the average number of cyber attacks per organization per week, reaching 1308. This marked a 5% increase from Q1 2023 and a 28% increase from the last quarter of 2023. This escalation is not just a number but a stark reminder of the […] The post Cyber Attack Surge by 28%:Education Sector at High Risk appeared first on GBHackers on Security | #1 Globally Trusted Cyber Security News Platform.
In Q1 2024, Check Point Research (CPR) witnessed a notable increase in the average number of cyber attacks per organization per week, reaching 1308.
This marked a 5% increase from Q1 2023 and a 28% increase from the last quarter of 2023.
This escalation is not just a number but a stark reminder of the persistent and evolving threat landscape.
The substantial increase from Q4 2023 accentuates a worrying trend of rapid escalation in cyber threats.
Global Attacks Per Industry
The Education/Research sector experienced a significant blow with an average of 2454 attacks per organization weekly, leading the chart in targeted industries, followed by the Government/Military (1692 attacks per week) and Healthcare (1605 attacks per organization) sectors, signaling an alarming vulnerability in sectors that are pivotal to societal function, as reported by Checkpoint.
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However, the substantial year-on-year increase in attacks on the Hardware Vendor industry, rising by 37%, underlines a strategic shift in cybercriminals’ target preference.
This industry’s increasing reliance on hardware for IoT and smart devices makes these vendors lucrative targets for cybercriminals.
Regional Attacks/Industry
Regionally, Africa surged to the forefront with an average of 2373 attacks per week per organization, a 20% jump from the same period in 2023.
In contrast, Latin America showed a 20% decline, perhaps indicating a shift in focus or improved defensive measures in the region; another reason could be cybercriminals’ temporary shift in focus on other, more vulnerable areas worldwide.
The data also revealed a nuanced picture of varying intensities and types of cyber threats in different regions, underscoring cyber warfare’s complex and dynamic nature.
Region Avg weekly attacks per org YoY Change Africa 2372 +20% APAC 2133 +16% Latin America 1267 -20% Europe 1030 +0.4% North America 972 +2%
In Q1 2024, North America was the region most impacted by Ransomware attacks, accounting for 59% out of close to 1000 published ransomware attacks, followed by Europe (24%) and APAC (12%).
The most significant increase in reported attacks compared to Q1 2023 was seen in Europe, with a significant 64% increase.
This significant increase could be attributed to the increased digitization of services and regulatory environments, which may make organizations more vulnerable or visible targets.
In contrast, North America saw a 16% increase, indicating a sustained focus by attackers on this region.
The most impacted Industry globally was the Manufacturing sector, accounting for 29% of published ransomware attacks and almost double the number of reported attacks Year over Year.
This was followed by the Healthcare industry, which had 11% of the attacks (and a 63% increase Year over Year), and Retail/Wholesale, which had 8% of the attacks.
Percent of Published Ransomware Attacks Percent out of Published Ransomware Attacks YoY Change in Amount of Published Attacks Manufacturing 29% +96% Healthcare 11% +63% Retail/Wholesale 8% -4% Finance/Banking 6% +22% Insurance/Legal 5% +49% Education/Research 5% -7% Transportation 5% +28% Communications 4% +177% Government/Military 3% -40% Software vendor 3% -61%
The data underscores the importance of a proactive and adaptive cybersecurity strategy to mitigate the risks posed by the evolving threat landscape.
As cyber-attacks become more sophisticated, the need for advanced defense mechanisms and awareness becomes paramount.
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