Summary
The 1H 2024 Threat Intelligence Report is produced by Ontinue’s Advanced Threat Operations (ATO) team, providing an analysis of the evolving cyber threat landscape. The report identifies key trends, including the prevalence of older vulnerabilities that remain heavily exploited, with 50% of the top 10 trending vulnerabilities originating in 2023. Lockbit is noted as the most active ransomware group, while new threats such as Hunters International have emerged. The Manufacturing & Industrial sector has seen a significant increase in cyber attacks, contrasting with a decline in the Technology/IT services sector due to improved defenses. The report also highlights sophisticated phishing techniques and the ongoing threat of Infostealers and the PlugX RAT, particularly targeting government agencies. Additionally, it discusses the intensification of Chinese state-sponsored cyber operations and emphasizes the importance of proactive measures for organizations to enhance their cybersecurity posture.
