Artificial Intelligence is becoming a powerful tool not only for defense but also for offensive purposes. Criminals are leveraging generative AI to create more convincing phishing emails and social engineering attacks, enhancing their effectiveness. Additionally, AI assists less skilled ransomware-as-a-service actors, making ransomware distribution easier and more accessible for new cybercriminals.
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With the shift to remote work, VPN infrastructure and cloud services remain at risk. Hackers actively target unpatched systems and weaknesses in RDP services to penetrate corporate networks. VPN vulnerabilities and security issues in cloud providers are some of the main targets for these attacks.
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Due to geopolitical tensions, hackers are increasingly targeting critical infrastructure, including hospitals and municipal institutions. This poses a substantial threat as election season approaches, with smaller organizations particularly vulnerable due to limited resources for robust security measures.
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With the increase in IoT devices, there is a growing risk of large-scale botnet creation. Hackers are increasingly leveraging poorly secured smart devices for DDoS attacks, underscoring the need to improve device security and control to mitigate these threats.
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Mobile phones are becoming a target for not only cybercriminals but also state actors. Vulnerabilities in mobile operating systems and applications lead to data leaks and espionage attacks, with powerful tools used to access a wide range of data, including location, messages, and photos.
Source: CyberScoop