🔐 𝐂𝐲𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞: 𝐒𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐐4 2024'𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬

Three major cybersecurity reports paint a concerning picture for 2024:

🔵 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐝𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 reveals alarming statistics: attackers now need only 2 minutes to breach systems, cloud intrusions surged 75%, and adversaries are mastering stealth tactics. This unprecedented speed demands immediate attention to security postures.

🔵 𝐄𝐍𝐈𝐒𝐀’𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐔 𝐂𝐲𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 assesses the threat level as substantial, highlighting critical vulnerabilities across European digital infrastructure. The report emphasizes the need for harmonized cybersecurity frameworks and enhanced cooperation between member states.

🔵 𝐕𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐳𝐨𝐧’𝐬 𝐃𝐁𝐈𝐑 analyzed over 10,626 confirmed breaches — double from last year. The findings show ransomware affecting 92% of industries, with median loss associated with the combination of Ransomware and other Extortion breaches rising to $46,000. Third-party risks were involved in 15% of breaches, emphasizing the importance of supply chain security.

Key selected reports for Board Members and Security Professionals

• CrowdStrike 2024 Global Threat Report (December 2024): The report tracks over 245 adversaries and reveals record-breaking attack speeds, with eCrime breakout time reaching just 2 minutes and 7 seconds. Cloud intrusions increased by 75%, while adversaries are increasingly using stealth tactics and valid credentials for attacks.
• ENISA State of Cybersecurity Report (December 2024): The European Union Agency for Cybersecurity released its first comprehensive assessment of the EU’s cybersecurity landscape, providing policy recommendations and capability assessments at EU, national, and societal levels.
• Verizon 2024 Data Breach Investigations Report (October 2024): The report reveals a significant increase in vulnerability exploitation for initial access and emphasizes the growing role of third-party breaches. Financial motivation remains prominent, with ransomware and extortion featuring in many incidents.

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