SonicWall 2023 Cyber Threat Report

SonicWall, a leading provider of ransomware data and cybersecurity intelligence has released its 2023 Cyber Threat Report. The Report reveals an evolving cyberattack landscape with a shift in tactics. Read on for the 5 key highlights or download the full report?here.

Summary

The SonicWall Cyber Threat Report 2023 sheds light on changes in the global cyberattack landscape and tactics used by threat actors. While global malware volume only saw a slight increase, there was a predicted significant rise in IoT malware and crypto-jacking attacks. Ransomware volume decreased, but state-sponsored activity targeting a broader range of victims is expected to increase in 2023. The education, finance, and retail sectors were the hardest hit by malware, with education seeing a significant increase. The report emphasizes the need for heightened cybersecurity measures to protect against evolving threats.

Key highlights of the 2023 SonicWall Cyber Threat Report include:

1. Malware – Global malware volume increased by 2% in 2022, with Europe and Ukraine seeing higher levels of malware.
2. Ransomware – Although there was a 21% decline in global ransomware volume, SonicWall researchers expect more state-sponsored activity targeting a broader set of victims in 2023.
3. IoT Malware – Global volume rose 87% in 2022, with bad actors targeting soft targets to leverage as potential attack vectors into larger organisations.
4. Apache Log4j – Intrusion attempts against the industry’s Apache Log4j ‘Log4Shell’ vulnerability eclipsed 1 trillion in 2022.
5. Cryptojacking – Use of crypto-jacking as a ‘low and slow’ approach continued to surge, rising 43% globally.?

SonicWall expects more state-sponsored activity targeting a broader set of victims in 2023, including SMBs and enterprises. This highlights the?need for businesses to take cybersecurity seriously as threat actors continue to shift their attack strategies. They are increasingly using slower, more stealthy approaches, often targeting weak IoT devices and other potentially soft targets.?

Marlin Communications is partnered with Sonicwall, the partnership offers customers comprehensive security solutions that protect their businesses against cyber threats. SonicWall’s innovative security products and Marlin Communications’ expertise in IT solutions make this partnership an ideal fit for businesses of all sizes. By working together, SonicWall and Marlin Communications can help organisations stay ahead of the constantly evolving threat landscape and ensure their data is safe and secure.

SonicWall Cyber Threat Report??– Free Download

If you’d like to read the full report, download?here?or contact us for a free 15-minute consultation and find out how we can support your business with Cybersecurity. Call us on?0800 032 8274?or book a?discovery call here.