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2023 Cyber Threat Predictions at a Glance
New Attack Trends We Expect to See in the Coming Year
Our FortiGuard Labs team anticipates several distinct new attack trends will emerge in 2023 . Adversaries will continue to rely on tried-and-true attack tactics , and the rise of advanced persistent cybercrime will pave the way for new , more sophisticated threats . Here ’ s what to watch for :
Get Ready for More Advanced Persistent Cybercrime
Virtual Cities Roll Out the Welcome Mat for Cybercrime
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Immersive online experiences will open the door to more cybercrime like : |
We saw more targeted , highprofile ransomware attacks because of Ransomware-asa-Service ( RaaS ) playbooks . |
Pre-attack reconnaissance and weaponization is laying the groundwork for Crime-as-a-Service ( CaaS ) growth . |
In 1H 2022 , the number of new ransomware variants increased by nearly 100 % versus the previous six months . |
Stolen virtual goods and assets
Hacked crypto wallets
Hacked biometrics like fingerprint maps
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CaaS Offerings Go Mainstream
The success of RaaS will drive new CaaS offerings like :
Deepfake video and audio recordings
RaaS with targeted attack blueprints
Wild West of Web3 Poses Risks
Web3 , a blockchainbased version of the internet , lets users control their data .
Yet humans are typically the weakest link in security .
These could potentially be subscription based .
Expect regulations around Web3 to help address fraud and stolen data .
Wipers Run Rampant |
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7 new wiper variants in 1H 2022 — nearly as many as seen in the last decade . |
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Expect hackers to combine wipers with other threats . |
Cybercriminals
Expect to see cybercriminals use quantum computing .
Quantum Computing
Could use it to weaponize AI to find new zero-day vulnerabilities .
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Money Laundering Gets a Boost from Automation
Cybercriminals will start using machine learning ( ML ) to speed things up :
ML will help with recruiting potential money mules .
Hackers will use automation to move money through crypto exchanges .
Cybercriminals aren ’ t stopping with these . From the rise of advanced persistent cybercrime to more attacks on edge and operational technology ( OT ) devices , we ’ ve got more predictions — plus tips to safeguard your organization against these risks — in our full report .
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