Security News > 2021 > December > 2021 will be a record-breaking year for data breaches, what about 2022?

Cybercriminals will continue to exploit vulnerabilities within remote working and the vaccine ecosystem, but also set their sights on new targets such as online gambling.

As more states legalize online sports betting, phishing scams will target the growing ranks of online gamblers, particularly new entrants.

Cyberattacks have generally sought either disruption or extortion, but soon both state and non-state actors will more frequently target physical infrastructure like electrical grids, dams, or transportation networks.

"While society still grapples with the pandemic, organizations are also trying to get a handle on cybersecurity against new vulnerabilities and different types of attacks," said Michael Bruemmer, global VP of Experian Data Breach Resolution.

Cybercriminals have honed in on pandemic disruptions this past year so security professionals need to shore up security protocols and have data breach response plans in place - especially for ransomware - should a breach occur.

There have been more than 1,200 data breaches recorded to date, which is a 17 percent increase so far over last year.

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