Catchy: Wicus Ross from Orange Cyberdefense Revealing Cyber Extortion Insights

September 9, 2024
1 min read

TLDR:

Orange Cyberdefense’s Wicus Ross discusses the cyber extortion trend, highlighting key insights from their report:

  • Small businesses are four times more likely to be targeted by cyber attackers
  • 75% of countries have been impacted by cyber extortion since 2020
  • An alarming 160% year-on-year increase in cyber extortion incidents in healthcare
  • Gen AI could potentially lower barriers to entry for cybercriminals globally
  • Significant trend of re-victimization of organizations following successful attacks

This article delves into the evolving landscape of cybercrime, focusing on the vulnerability of small businesses, the impact of Gen AI, and strategies for improving cyber resilience in today’s threat landscape.

Article:

Orange Cyberdefense’s Senior Security Researcher, Wicus Ross, discusses the evolving landscape of cyber extortion in a recent report that highlights key trends in cyber attacks and the importance of proactive strategies for organizations.


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