Cyberattacks are increasing year by year. They are increasingly sophisticated and have a greater impact. Among all the events that have occurred, there are two notable increases: Those related to the new hybrid work model and many others, Originating from nation-states.
A Microsoft study leaves no doubt, They have detected more attacks that are targeted or funded by nation-states, Since their perpetrators have a multitude of resources and talent to thoroughly study the targets and use more precise techniques.
During the past year, the 58% These offensives have come from Russia and have been directed towards the United States, Ukraine and the United Kingdom. Not only are attacks increasing, But also their effectiveness, From one 21 To another 32% In just one year. Entran en esta lista de países emisores Corea del Norte, Irán, China y Turquía.
En general, los ataques apuntan de forma intensiva a agencias involucradas en política exterior, seguridad nacional o defensa. According to the study, one 79% de víctimas son empresas, de las cuales la mitad son empresas gubernamentales y el resto se reparte entre ONG, “Think Tanks” y otros organismos.
Los ciberataques aumentan y, con ello, el ofrecimiento de los delincuentes a proveer de servicios a cualquiera que esté dispuesto a pagar por ellos. Los ciberataques son un peligro muy real y omnipresente para todos.
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