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Cybersecurity Trends: Smaller Businesses Now Top Target as Ransomware Surges

Smaller businesses are the new top target. Ransomware groups are multiplying and expanding their reach, despite a drop in large-scale attacks.

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Cybersecurity trends reveal a shift in hacker targets and tactics. While large-scale attacks have decreased, smaller businesses are now in the crosshairs. Meanwhile, ransomware groups are multiplying, and their activities are migrating to new regions.

In a significant change, the number and volume of major cyber attacks causing over one million euros in damage have plummeted. This decline can be attributed to enhanced security measures at large companies and institutions. However, this has led cybercriminals to refocus their efforts on smaller, less protected businesses, which are now bearing the brunt of these attacks.

The industry sector was a prominent target in the first half of the year, accounting for a third of substantial losses. Even with bolstered security, companies remain vulnerable through their IT service providers. Hackers are exploiting this weakness, making it crucial for businesses to ensure their service providers' security measures are robust.

Allianz Commercial experts reported a significant drop in the number of cyber incidents in the first half of the year, with the figure being half of what was recorded in the same period last year. This decrease could be due to the increased vigilance and improved security measures implemented by businesses. However, the threat is far from over, with the number of active ransomware groups potentially doubling in recent times.

While the decrease in large-scale attacks is encouraging, the shift towards smaller businesses and the proliferation of ransomware groups pose new challenges. Companies must remain vigilant, strengthen their security measures, and ensure their service providers are equally secure. Meanwhile, cybersecurity experts continue to monitor and counter these evolving threats, with organizations like Orange Cyberdefense and CAST e.V. playing crucial roles.

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