Security News > 2020 > September > Report Looks at COVID-19’s Massive Impact on Cybersecurity

Cynet's report shares several interesting data points and findings, such as the cyberattack volume change observed in various industry sectors, the increased use of spearphishing as an initial attack vector, and the approaches being used to distribute malware in spearphishing attacks.

While many have anecdotally suggested ways in which COVID-19 related cyberattacks would unfold, we have little data supporting the actual impact of COVID-19 on cybersecurity.

The report shares several interesting data points and findings, such as the cyberattack volume change observed in various industry sectors, the increased use of spearphishing as an initial attack vector, and the approaches being used to distribute malware in spearphishing attacks.

The report states that the percentage of attacks using new techniques has historically been around 20%. That is, 80% of attacks have used well-known techniques that are easily identified assuming companies have updated preventative measures in place.

Beyond using advanced detection and response mechanisms, deep cybersecurity skills are required to both detect and mitigate the sharp rise in the new attack techniques deployed during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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https://threatpost.com/cynet-report-looks-at-covid-19s-massive-impact-on-cybersecurity/159249/