threat analysis: what to focus on over the next 12 months

The rise of generative AI (GenAI) will lead to more sophisticated cyber attacks, including advanced phishing campaigns and deepfakes. Attackers will use AI to create highly convincing fake content and automate attacks.

Human error remains a significant threat. Employees may fall victim to social engineering attacks, use weak passwords, or mishandle sensitive information.

Organizations will face increased risks from third-party vendors and partners. Ensuring that these entities follow robust cybersecurity practices will be crucial.

Cyber threats will continue to evolve, requiring organizations to adopt continuous monitoring and adaptive security measures to stay ahead of attackers.

Emphasis on identity-based security measures will grow, focusing on verifying and securing user identities to prevent unauthorized access, will become more prevalent.

As more organizations move to the cloud, threats targeting cloud environments, such as misconfigurations and unauthorized access will become more prevalent.

ALPHV (BlackCat Ransomware): A relatively new and rapidly growing cybercrime group known for its BlackCat ransomware.

APT32 (OceanLotus): Believed to be based in Vietnam, this group has been active since at least 2014 and is known for cyber espionage.

Mustang Panda: A cyber espionage group that targets government, military, defense industry, and academic institutions.

APT29 (The Dukes): Also known as Cozy Bear, this group is associated with Russian intelligence and has been involved in high-profile cyber espionage activities.

TA542 (Emotet): A threat group known for distributing malware and ransomware through phishing campaigns.

TA505: A cybercrime group involved in various malicious activities, including ransomware distribution and financial theft.

RansomHub: A ransomware service provider that offers ransomware-as-a-service to other cybercriminals.

IntelBroker: A data vendor that sells stolen data on the dark web.

APT41: An advanced persistent threat group known for targeting a wide range of industries, including healthcare, education, and technology.

KillSec: A hacktivist group that carries out cyber attacks for political or social reasons.

.