The ESET Threat Report H2 2023 provides insights into the evolving threat landscape based on ESET analytics. Notable cybersecurity incidents included the Cl0p cybercriminal group’s “MOVEit hack,” which targeted global corporations and US governmental agencies.
Ransomware took centre stage, with the ALPHV gang also shifting tactics. A kill switch neutralized the Mozi IoT botnet, while the Android/Pandora threat compromised Android devices for DDoS attacks.
AI-enabled attacks targeted users of tools like ChatGPT, and the report highlighted the rise in Android spyware cases. The persistence of threats such as JS/Agent and Magecart emphasized the need for robust security measures.
Despite the increasing value of Bitcoin, the corresponding increase in cryptocurrency threats did not materialize, but there was a surge in crypto stealers.
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