The 2024 Sophos Threat Report reveals significant cybersecurity challenges confronting SMBs, including prevalent malware, the emergence of Initial Access Brokers, and ongoing ransomware threats, alongside increasingly sophisticated social engineering and BEC attacks.
14 March 2024 – Sophos, a leading provider of cybersecurity solutions, has published its annual 2024 Sophos Threat Report, shedding light on the prevalent cyber threats facing small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) under the theme “Cybercrime on Main Street.” The report identifies key findings such as the dominance of malware like keyloggers and spyware targeting SMBs, the rise of Initial Access Brokers (IABs) utilizing the dark web, and the persistent threat of ransomware, with LockBit emerging as a top perpetrator. Additionally, Sophos highlights the escalating sophistication of social engineering and Business Email Compromise (BEC) attacks, urging SMBs to bolster their cybersecurity defenses in response.
For in-depth details about these cybercrimes and more targeting SMBs, please read the 2024 Sophos Threat Report: Cybercrime on Main Street on Sophos.com.
