Positive Technologies
Cybersecurity Threatscape 2022 Report
Pages
22
Time to read
26 mins
Publication
Language
English
Pages
22
Time to read
26 mins
Publication
Language
English
This report provides an analysis of the cybersecurity threat landscape in 2022, detailing key figures and trends observed throughout the year. It outlines a significant increase in the total number of cyber incidents, which rose by 20.8% compared to 2021, largely attributed to escalating tensions in cyberspace and the expansion of the cybercrime market. The report documents various attack vectors, including a notable rise in ransomware incidents, which constituted 51% of malware used against organizations. Additionally, it highlights the growing prevalence of social engineering attacks, particularly those exploiting multi-factor authentication vulnerabilities. The report also emphasizes the impact of large-scale data breaches, with a significant percentage of organizations experiencing data theft. Furthermore, it discusses the increase in attacks on web resources and the implications for various industries, particularly government and retail. Recommendations for enhancing security measures are provided, including regular application security reviews and employee training on emerging threats.