Cyber threats in Q2 2024 were analyzed in a recent report by Nuspire.
The Q2 2024 report indicates a 21.07% increase in exploit activity compared to Q1. Additionally, ransomware publications saw a 10.43% decrease, largely attributed to law enforcement actions against major ransomware groups. Dark web marketplace listings also experienced a 12.93% drop in overall activity, indicating potential shifts in cybercriminal tactics.
Additional findings from the report include:
- 14,273,495 exploitation events were detected, marking a 21.07% uptick from Q1. Key drivers included Web Server File Access attempts and attacks targeting the Log4j and Hikvision Camera vulnerabilities.
- While ransomware publications saw a 10.43% decrease, driven by law enforcement actions against groups like LockBit, Play Ransomware activity rose, stressing the fluid nature of the ransomware ecosystem.
- Despite an overall 12.93% decrease in dark web activity, there were substantial increases in specific listings:
- Social Security Numbers: 113,295 listings, up 22.19%
