Aegisbyte 2024 Cybersecurity Threat Report
The Aegisbyte 2024 Cybersecurity Threat Report, built upon the foundation of ThreatMon's 2024 Global Cyber Threat Report, delivers a comprehensive analysis of the 2024 cyberthreat landscape. This year marked a significant escalation in cybercriminal activity, with over 6,100 ransomware incidents, 37 billion records exposed in data breaches, and 1,600 critical dark web incidents.
The United States led as the primary target, accounting for 63% of ransomware attacks, while energy, finance, and technology sectors faced relentless assaults due to their critical infrastructure and sensitive operations.
Aegisbyte 2024 Cybersecurity Statistics
Key metrics from Aegisbyte's analysis of the 2024 threat landscape, based on ThreatMon's dark web monitoring and incident data (Jan 1 - Dec 31, 2024).
Ransomware Incidents
6,100
Dark Web Incidents
1,600
Records Breached
37,000,000,000
Aegisbyte 2024 Ransomware Insights
Ransomware's pervasive impact, with peaks in April and November, targeting critical sectors.
By Country
By Sector
Aegisbyte 2024 Dark Web Trends
Dark web activities fueling cybercrime, with 1,600 critical incidents detected.
Aegisbyte 2024 Top Vulnerabilities
Critical vulnerabilities exploited in 2024, posing significant risks to organizations.
| CVE | CVSS | Product | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| CVE-2024-3400 | 10 | Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS | Command injection, root access |
| CVE-2024-0012 | 9.3 | Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS | Authentication bypass |
| CVE-2024-21762 | 9.8 | Fortinet FortiOS/Proxy | Out-of-bounds write |
Conclusion
The Aegisbyte 2024 Cybersecurity Threat Report highlights the critical need to address ransomware, third-party vulnerabilities, and infostealer malware. With 37 billion records breached, 6,100 ransomware incidents, and a thriving dark web ecosystem, organizations must adopt zero trust, enforce MFA, and monitor supply chains rigorously.
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