New ransomware, infostealers pose growing risk in 2024

BlackBerry detected and stopped 3.1 million cyberattacks (37,000 per day) in the first quarter of 2024. Between January and March 2024, BlackBerry detected 630,000 malicious hashes, representing a 40% increase from its previous reporting period. 60% of attacks targeting industry were directed at critical infrastructure, including government, healthcare, financial, and communication industries, of which 40% targeted the financial sector. “Each iteration of this report highlights startling new trends: novel malware is growing with no signs … More →

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