Report analyzes 29 billion cybersecurity attacks attempted against Comcast Business customers
Cybercriminals are leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to create more convincing deepfakes and phishing attacks, as well as open source tools to generate malicious code.
PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 7, 2024–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Comcast Business today announced that IT and security We have released the 2024 Cybersecurity Threat Report, a valuable resource for professionals. This report highlights the profound changes in the cybersecurity landscape driven by advanced threat actors, expanding attack surfaces, and the transformative power of AI.
“Armed with newfound AI-based capabilities and a landscape littered with vulnerable systems, cybercriminals have a golden opportunity,” said Noopur Davis, chief information security and product privacy officer at Comcast Corporation. ” states. “Our findings show that despite these advances, a multi-layered approach that combines advanced protection, detection, managed services, and vigilant maintenance of security practices will help enterprises protect their digital assets and recover from advanced threats.” It proves that it helps strengthen your powers.”
This report provides a comprehensive overview of the rapidly evolving global cyber threat landscape based on cybersecurity events Comcast Business detected across its security customers in 2023. This report focuses on the escalating global threat landscape, including:
Although AI amplifies cyber risks, it also provides powerful tools to mitigate threats.
AI is changing the rules of engagement, both for bad actors looking to steal corporate data and for IT security professionals tasked with protecting that data. Defenders are increasingly leveraging AI and machine learning to analyze malware and log data at scale, scan for anomalies across systems, and automatically respond to threats. AI can serve as a force multiplier for defense teams working to protect organizations and data.
Phishing attacks are on the rise and threaten businesses around the world.
Phishing remains the primary method used by attackers to gain initial access to networks, with over 2.6 billion interactions detected by Comcast Business. Additionally, over 90% of the phishing interactions that Comcast Business blocked were designed to direct victims to phishing sites that hosted malware. This trend highlights the need for robust anti-phishing technology, user education, and email gateway platforms to combat this growing threat.
Attackers use sophisticated lateral movement techniques to navigate networks.
Remote services were the most exploited method of lateral movement, with over 409 million events detected by Comcast Business. Deploying tools such as Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) and Managed Detection and Response (MDR) allows IT staff to monitor network activity, detect anomalies in user behavior, and identify early-stage threats. Masu. Help protect devices connected to your corporate network by using AI to proactively detect, investigate, remove, and remediate malware, phishing, and ransomware.
Attackers are increasingly using encrypted channels and proxies to hide command and control (C&C) communications.
By exploiting these protocols, attackers can hide their malicious activity and evade detection. Domain Name System (DNS) tunneling is a common technique to circumvent traditional security measures, with over 8 million observed events. Similarly, Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) was used in 104,000 events to provide a reliable communication channel, often with encrypted payloads that further obscure malicious activity. It had been. The use of Windows Remote Management (WinRM) was also popular, with approximately 78 million events occurring. These methods highlight the need for advanced detection tools to identify and mitigate covert malicious activity.
Distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks and ransomware pose significant risks.
Comcast Business has identified and thwarted over 1 billion data destruction attempts. Additionally, there were over 126 million blocked instances of malware or botnets specifically designed for financial theft, highlighting the financial motive behind many cyberattacks. DDoS attacks remain a major threat to Comcast Business customers, with 103,000 events reported. This surge highlights the need for robust DDoS protection and mitigation strategies.
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This report provides CISOs, CIOs, and security leaders with detailed information on how cyber threats can infiltrate and spread across global networks. This analysis enables you to make informed security decisions to protect your critical assets. The trends and findings in this report highlight the importance of taking a layered approach to cybersecurity to strengthen defenses against evolving global threats.
To learn more about Comcast Business’ advanced cybersecurity solutions or access the full 2024 Comcast Business Cybersecurity Threat Report, visit https://business.comcast.com/enterprise/products-services/cybersecurity-services.
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