April 30, 2024

Where does cybercrime rank as a global threat? NetworkTigers discusses

In 2018, the World Economic Forum (WEF) ranked cyberattacks as the third greatest threat to the world behind extreme weather and natural disasters. In WEF’s 2024 report, online threats sit at positions 2, 5, 7, and 9 of the top ten global threats.

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The World Economic Forum’s 2024 report indicates that cyber threats have continued to trend upward, with hackers and criminals diversifying.

Why has cybercrime as a global threat increased?

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News roundup Mon, April 29, 2024

Stories, news, politics and events impacting the network industry during the last week.

1. DragonForce ransomware strain developed uses leaked LockBit builder
2. New Brokewall Android banking trojan captures every event on the infected device
3. Russian hackers claim credit for attack on Indiana water treatment facility
4. Iranian hackers infiltrate US contractors and government agencies in years-long campaign
5. TikTok ban bill passed in US Congress heads to the desk of President Biden
6. UnitedHealth says it paid ransomware attackers to prevent data leak
7. NSA publishes new AI secure deployment guidance
8. Victims far less likely to pay ransomware demands in Q1 2024
9. Chinese hackers poised to devastate US infrastructure
10. North Korean hackers use AI to streamline cyber espionage

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