10 Cybersecurity Trends That Emerged In 2023
Hyas, Tuesday, December 19,2023
How we do business and interact with each other is evolving at a breakneck pace. We saw during the pandemic that digital transformation of all kinds can happen faster than we ever thought possible. It's a thrilling time to work in cybersecurity, but new technology and unprecedented opportunities also present us with extraordinary challenges.
The problem of malware, specifically its ever-shifting flavors, has been plaguing us for decades. One such variety, ransomware, is a 'trend' that has provoked cybersecurity teams for years. As trends go, it has more longevity than most. And there are no signs of ransomware attacks decreasing.
However, we're currently seeing an uptick in strains of ransomware exploitation. Meanwhile, bad actors may contribute data to large language models (LLMs) too. The good news? These criminals leave behind digital trails that help us find more ways to fight them.
Here are 10 of the most powerful trends I've seen this year - both in the realm of threats and the sphere of security strategies.