Acronis, a global leader in cybersecurity and data protection, has released its biannual report, “Acronis Cyberthreats Report H1 2024: Email Attacks Surge 293%, New Ransomware Groups Emerge,” highlighting significant global trends and regional impacts in the cybersecurity landscape.
Key Findings
Global Trends:
- Email attacks surged by 293% compared to H1 2023.
- 10 new ransomware groups were identified, responsible for 84 global cyberattacks.
- AI is increasingly used in social engineering and automation attacks, posing new challenges.
- 28 million malicious URLs were blocked, and 27.6% of all emails received were spam.
Regional Impact:
- The UAE saw an 11.7% increase in malware detections from January to May 2024.
- Bahrain had the highest malware detection rate at 63.2% in April, followed by Egypt at 42.6%.
- The UAE’s cybersecurity landscape remains challenging, with a significant rise in ransomware and malware threats.
Sector-Specific Insights:
- Ransomware remains a major threat, especially in government and healthcare sectors.
- Managed Service Providers (MSPs) face persistent threats, including phishing, social engineering, and supply chain attacks.
Ziad Nasr, General Manager for the Middle East at Acronis, emphasized the urgency for enhanced cybersecurity measures, particularly for MSPs. He noted that the UAE is a prime target for ransomware attacks, with the average cost of a data breach exceeding $8 million in 2023.
Irina Artioli, Cyber Protection Evangelist at Acronis, stressed the importance of a comprehensive security strategy for MSPs, including security awareness training and advanced endpoint protection solutions like XDR and multi-factor authentication.
The report underscores the need for continuous vigilance and advanced protective measures in the face of evolving cyber threats. With AI-driven attacks on the rise, organizations must adopt holistic cybersecurity strategies to safeguard their digital infrastructures.
For more detailed insights, download the full Acronis H1 2024 Cyberthreats Report here.
News Source: AETOSWIRE
