Ransomware Rampant: Cybercrime Surges with QR Scams and AI Threats Targeting Millennials
May 8, 2024![Ransomware Rampant: Cybercrime Surges with QR Scams and AI Threats Targeting Millennials](https://cdn.brief.news/images/stories/93989e823920b6039c7abc3a9b92696d8bab35d0c871d08a7e37be0f80521cf7e4dc3973be3f42ffe4b0de1e3a726f11def8a3ce7d9ea651a75d62acb52f5d96.png)
Ransomware groups are proliferating and expanding their target range despite efforts to disrupt major players.
Phishing attacks are growing in sophistication, with a notable increase in QR code email payloads and millennials being primary targets.
Automated bots now make up a significant portion of internet traffic, and the use of AI in cyberattacks is intensifying.
Cyberattacks, including scams, ransomware, and malware, are surging in both frequency and intensity, with particular vulnerability in API environments.
Small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are frequently detecting keyloggers, spyware, and stealers as top malware threats.
Image-based phishing is becoming more advanced, posing new challenges for cybersecurity measures.
The education sector is experiencing a significant uptick in cybersecurity breaches.
Secure email gateways are falling behind in defending against increasingly complex phishing schemes.
Organizations are facing unexpected threats from QR code-based attacks.
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Help Net Security • May 6, 2024
Cybercrime stats you can't ignore - Help Net Security