Key Findings From The 1H 2023 Fortiguard Labs Threat Report
Fortinet News, Monday, August 7,2023
In our 1H 2023 Threat Landscape Report, we examine the cyberthreat landscape over the year's first half to identify trends and share insights with security professionals, enabling them to enhance their security strategies and better prioritize patching efforts.
The report findings reflect the collective intelligence of FortiGuard Labs, drawn from Fortinet's vast array of sensors that collect billions of threat events observed worldwide during this same period. Below are key takeaways from the report.
1H 2023 Threat Report: A Summary
In the year's first half, we observed significant activity among advanced persistent threat (APT) groups, a rise in ransomware frequency and complexity, increased botnet activity, and much more. And while attack volume isn't entirely on the continual upward climb we've seen in the past, we're witnessing breach attempts become more sophisticated and targeted.
As cybercriminals continue to advance their tactics, the good news for security practitioners is that much of the malicious activity observed is familiar, giving leaders and their teams ample opportunities to implement effective defense strategies.