A Record Spike in Attacks: In Q3 2024, an average of 1,876 cyber attacks per organization was recorded, marking a 75% increase compared to the same period in 2023 and a 15% rise from the previous quarter. Industry-wise Breakdown: The Education/Research sector was the most targeted with 3,828 weekly attacks, followed by the Government/Military and Healthcare sectors, with 2,553 and 2,434 attacks, respectively. Regional Highlights: Africa faced the highest average of attacks at 3,370 per week (+90% YoY), while Europe and Latin America also saw significant increases. Ransomware: A Persistent Threat: Over 1,230 ransomware incidents were reported, with North America […]
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