To effectively safeguard yourself, understanding attack patterns is crucial. Positive Technologies recently published a report highlighting current global information security threats, containing a wealth of valuable insights.
One notable revelation is that "Social engineering remains the primary threat (92%) to individuals." In Q3 2023, cybercriminals leveraged various social engineering avenues in successful attacks on individuals: phishing websites (54%), email (27%), socialmedia scams (19%), and instant messaging hoaxes (16%).
Interestingly, the primary goal for scammers has shifted. Card data no longer holds the top spot. Instead, data enabling access to various "client cabinets" accounts for 34%.
(Graph: Types of stolen data in successful attacks on individuals)
So, what's the best course of action? There are few choices: educate individuals about financial literacy and render the acquisition of such data meaningless by integrating elements of Zero Trust Architecture and adaptive multi-factor authentication.
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One notable revelation is that "Social engineering remains the primary threat (92%) to individuals." In Q3 2023, cybercriminals leveraged various social engineering avenues in successful attacks on individuals: phishing websites (54%), email (27%), socialmedia scams (19%), and instant messaging hoaxes (16%).
Interestingly, the primary goal for scammers has shifted. Card data no longer holds the top spot. Instead, data enabling access to various "client cabinets" accounts for 34%.
(Graph: Types of stolen data in successful attacks on individuals)
So, what's the best course of action? There are few choices: educate individuals about financial literacy and render the acquisition of such data meaningless by integrating elements of Zero Trust Architecture and adaptive multi-factor authentication.
BAF. The heart of your authorization.
Enhance your security! Subscribe to our page for the latest updates, tips, and insights. Join us in strengthening protection against cyber threats!
More details here.
