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Cryptojacking soars as cyberattacks increase, diversify
2023-07-27 02:00

Digital threat actors are adopting evolving tactical behaviors, opting for different types of malicious attacks compared to previous years, according to SonicWall. Overall intrusion attempts were up, led by the highest year on record for global cryptojacking volume recorded by SonicWall, as threat actors shifted away from traditional ransomware attacks in favor of a stealthier means of malicious activities. The data suggests increased law enforcement activity, heavy sanctions and victims’ refusal to pay ransom demands … More → The post Cryptojacking soars as cyberattacks increase, diversify appeared first on Help Net Security.


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