2024 Global Threat Report Overview
The 2024 Global Threat Report by CrowdStrike Falcon is a comprehensive analysis that sheds light on the evolving cyber threat landscape. In its latest report, CrowdStrike identifies 34 newly named adversaries in 2023, with startling statistics such as the fastest recorded eCrime breakout time of 2 minutes and 7 seconds, and a 75% increase in cloud intrusions. This report is a must-read for cybersecurity professionals and organizations looking to stay ahead of the curve.
Key Insights from the Report
The report highlights the alarming rise in covert activity, showcasing stealthy tactics employed by adversaries to evade detection. Adversaries are operating with unprecedented speed and stealth, with attacks taking mere minutes to succeed. Identity-based attacks have surged in 2023, leveraging generative AI to execute techniques like phishing, social engineering, and buying legitimate credentials. Moreover, adversaries are dominating in the cloud, exploiting global adoption to access victims' environments using valid credentials and legitimate tools.
Emerging Threat Trends
One of the emerging trends identified in the report is the exploitation of relationships to gain access to multiple victims. Adversaries target vendor-client relationships, creating a single access point to breach multiple organizations. Moreover, the abuse of generative AI by adversaries poses new risks, enabling convincing social engineering campaigns and the creation of sophisticated malicious software. As AI technology continues to evolve, adversaries have endless possibilities to enhance their attacks.
Actionable Intelligence and Protection
To combat these evolving cyber threats, CrowdStrike Falcon offers actionable intelligence through the Adversary Universe, enabling organizations to understand and defend against the world's most dangerous threat actors. With adversaries like SCATTERED SPIDER known for social engineering and cloud-conscious attacks, CrowdStrike provides the tools and resources necessary to detect, prevent, and respond to cyber threats effectively. By leveraging the insights from the 2024 Global Threat Report, organizations can enhance their cybersecurity posture and stay one step ahead of adversaries.