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Krispy Kreme Cyber Attack a Wake-Up Call for the Food Industry

SecureWorld News

If you ask a layperson which industries they expect to come under attack from cyberattacks, they'll probably highlight targets like banks, infrastructure, or big tech. But one of the most high-profile cyberattacks in 2024 was against Krispy Kreme. Is nothing sacred anymore, when even our doughnuts aren't safe?

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Top Cyber Attacker Techniques, August–October 2024

Digital Shadows

Key Points Phishing incidents rose during the reporting period (August 1 to October 31, 2024), accounting for 46% of all customer incidents. Cloud services alerts increased by 20% due to rising cloud account usage, while malicious file alerts in phishing attacks remain high, exploiting users’ tendencies to open files.

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Security Roundup February 2025

BH Consulting

Intel471 has a detailed analysis of other significant law enforcement operations in 2024, including against the LockBit ransomware gang and multiple malware droppers. Meanwhile, a division of the Department of Homeland Security said it had disrupted more than 500 ransomware attacks since 2021. But still, progress is progress.

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26 Cyber Security Stats Every User Should Be Aware Of in 2024

Security Affairs

26 key cyber security stats for 2024 that every user should know, from rising cyber crime rates to the impact of AI technolog y. Cyber Crime Surge: During COVID-19 , cyber crimes shot up by 600%, showing how threats adapt to global changes. Shockingly, 96% of these attacks come through email.

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Ransomware and Cyber Extortion in Q3 2024

Digital Shadows

in Q3 2024 compared to the previous quarter but remains 1.5% Meow” took fourth place in Q3 2024, shifting its tactics from data encryption to selling stolen data on cybercriminal forums and its own data-leak site. In the short term, we expect a gradual increase in ransomware incidents, peaking by Q4 2024. lower than in Q3 2023.

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Top Cyber Attacker Techniques, August–October 2024

Digital Shadows

Key Points Phishing incidents rose during the reporting period (August 1 to October 31, 2024), accounting for 46% of all customer incidents. Cloud services alerts increased by 20% due to rising cloud account usage, while malicious file alerts in phishing attacks remain high, exploiting users’ tendencies to open files.

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12 Essential Risk Mitigation Strategies for 2024

Centraleyes

12 Risk Mitigation Measures for 2024 In the next section, we draw upon insights from the National Security Agency (NSA) to explore top-tier risk reduction strategies. Get Cyber Insurance Organizations turn to cyber insurance to transfer risk to an organization that would cover the costs of a cyber attack, mitigating their own risk.

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