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FortiGuard Labs predicts the convergence of advanced persistent threat methods with cybercrime
Fortinet , a global leader in broad , integrated and automated cybersecurity solutions , has unveiled predictions from the FortiGuard Labs global threat intelligence and research team about the cyberthreat landscape for the next 12 months and beyond .
From quickly evolving Cybercrime-as-a-Service ( CaaS ) -fueled attacks to new exploits on nontraditional targets like edge devices or online worlds , the volume , variety and scale of cyberthreats will keep security teams on high alert in 2023 and beyond . providing consistent enforcement across today ' s highly flexible perimeters and weaving security deep into the network .”
Key findings
" In 2023 , cybercriminals will continue to use triedand-true attack tactics , particularly those that are easy to execute and help them achieve a quick payday ,” said Rashish Pandey , Vice President of Marketing and Communications , Fortinet Asia . “ In addition , we can also expect several new attack trends leveraging deepfakes , Metaverse , Web3 and mixed reality ( MR ) technologies to increase .
“ To effectively defend against these attacks , organizations need to understand cybercriminals better , what motivates them , their tools and tactics and how they act ,” said Pandey .
“ However , given the cyber skills talent shortage , organizations can consider adopting managed services to support the integration of security into the network and deploying automated response tools in addition to having a cybersecurity mesh platform ."
1 . Success of RaaS is a preview of what is to come with CaaS
2 . Reconnaissance-as-a-Service models could make attacks more effective
3 . Money laundering gets a boost from automation to create LaaS
4 . Virtual cities and online worlds are new attack surfaces to fuel cybercrime
5 . Commoditization of wiper malware will enable more destructive attacks
Using AI-powered inline sandboxing is a good starting point to protect against sophisticated ransomware and wiper malware threats . It allows real-time protection against evolving attacks because it can ensure only benign files will be delivered to endpoints if integrated with a cybersecurity platform .
" The acceleration of Digital Transformation , including the transition to the cloud , the rapid adoption of IoT and applications , is replacing the traditional network ,” said Nirav Shah , Vice President of Products at Fortinet . “ The corporate network must keep up with these remote connectivity demands and maintain consistent security everywhere .
“ To do that , businesses must tightly integrate their network infrastructure and security architecture , enabling the network to scale and change without compromising security ,” said Shah . “ This nextgeneration approach is essential for effectively defending today ' s highly dynamic environments ,
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