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Discover our in-depth analysis and expert insights into the latest cybersecurity trends, threats, and solutions. Stay ahead of the curve and keep your organization safe using the comprehensive and actionable information on this page provided by our experienced team of analysts and researchers. From data breaches to emerging technologies, we cover it all.
March 27, 2024

How APT groups operate in the Middle East

The Middle East regularly faces attacks from APT groups—cybercriminal groups carrying out multi-stage, carefully planned attacks targeting a specific industry or group of industries. Their objective in the Middle East is to obtain information that can provide political, economic, and military advantages. Some APT groups have also been observed in hacktivist campaigns and operations aimed at sabotage. Positive Technologies has conducted a comprehensive research into the activities of the APT groups targeting organizations in the Middle East. In this article, we will discuss the tactics and techniques, which are commonly used by APT groups in the Middle East, and offer recommendations to strengthen region's protection from sophisticated targeted attacks.
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March 5, 2024

Cybersecurity threatscape: Q4 2023

In Q4 2023, the total number of incidents rose by 8% compared to Q3 and 19% YoY. Malware was used in 73% of successful attacks against organizations. The top three most common types of malware were ransomware, spyware, and RATs. Social engineering was the main method of successful attacks on individuals, with its share accounting for 83% of all incidents. Nearly half of all successful attacks in Q4 resulted in confidential data leaks.
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February 20, 2024

Trends in phishing attacks on organizations in 2022–2023

Phishing is one of the main tools attackers use to gain unauthorized entry into organizations. In 2023, almost half (43%) of all successful attacks on organizations used social engineering, with 79% of these attacks carried out through email, SMS messages, social networks, and messaging apps. This indicates the effectiveness of phishing attacks, which not only entail reputational risks but can also cause significant financial damage.

This study is dedicated to the analysis of phishing messages worldwide, focusing exclusively on phishing attacks on organizations conducted through email, SMS messages, social networks, and messaging apps.
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December 21, 2023

Cybersecurity threatscape for Latin America and the Caribbean: 2022–2023

The digital transformation sweeping the world has not eluded Latin America and the Caribbean. However, as governments, companies, and individuals in the region increasingly embrace digital tools, the risk of cyberattacks is also rising.

In this report, we will analyze the state of cybersecurity in the countries of Latin America and Caribbean countries. Special attention will be given to the largest ones—Brazil, Mexico, and Argentina—which play a key role in the region's economic and technological development and which face the highest number of cyberattacks. We will identify key threats and offer recommendations to strengthen the region's digital security.

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December 14, 2023

Cyberthreats to the financial industry: interim results for 2023

Financial organizations are still one of the most attractive targets for cybercriminals, with the number of successful cyberattacks in the financial sector growing every year. In the third quarter of 2023, we recorded twice as many unique cyberincidents as in Q3 2022. Attackers are targeting the least secure companies and compromise supply chains while hacktivists continue to get plenty of media attention. The most common consequences of attacks are data breaches and shutdowns of key services. Leaked databases and methods of accessing organizations' networks remain in high demand on darkweb forums.
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