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Security firm Check Point has announced shocking new data why you should consider installing it best endpoint protection If you haven’t already, cyberattacks are now at a two-year high.
The second quarter of 2023 saw an 8% year-over-year increase in cyberattacks, according to company data, and with several ticket sales expected this year, including the recent sale of Taylor Swift’s tour, the boom could continue. Is.
The most affected are the education and research sectors, while Africa and the Asia Pacific region have seen the largest year-on-year increases in weekly attacks.
Cyber Attacks Really Aren’t Going Anywhere
Of particular concern is ransomware, which typically threatens to steal or encrypt data, usually demanding a fairly hefty price. Now one in 44 businesses suffer from a ransomware attack every week.
While education and research remain prime targets for cybercriminals, there are an average of 2,179 attacks per organization per week, a 6% decrease from the same period in 2022.
In contrast, the government and military sector saw a 9% year-on-year increase, reaching 1,772 attacks per week, indicating continued political threats amid ongoing wars. Healthcare saw an even more worrying increase of 30%, now at a rate of 1,744 per week, roughly in line with government attacks.
No region saw a decrease in overall attacks, with Europe seeing the smallest increase of 5%, while Africa and APAC saw increases of 23% and 22%, respectively. APAC also saw a huge increase in ransomware attacks – it, and Latin America, now accounts for one in 26 organizations attacked by ransomware.
Check Point, like any other company dabbling in cyber security, suggests that businesses stay on top of their security patches, choosing prevention rather than detection. It also recommends regular cyber awareness training for workers, which typically represent the vulnerable spots of many organizations.
