New research shows how the cyber threat landscape is evolving, requiring greater proactive security strategies from organizations. Key findings from the report include: 

• The manufacturing industry has seen an increase in attacks, accounting for 41% of incidents in the first half of the year. This represents a 105% increase from 2023. 
• In Q1 of 2024, more than 8,967 CVE records were released, and an additional 13,400 were pending. Yet, 50% of the 10 highest trending vulnerabilities were from 2023. This suggests that organizations are not patching vulnerabilities at a sufficient pace. 
• LockBit remains the most active ransomware group and has been observed adjusting its tactics. 

“Organizations can no longer afford to be reactive when it comes to cybersecurity,” Craig Jones, VP of Security Operations at Ontinue, comments. “As cyber attackers evolve and become more sophisticated, organizations must arm themselves with the latest intelligence and defenses to protect their assets. This report highlights the critical need for businesses to stay ahead of emerging threats by leveraging real-time intelligence and enhancing their cybersecurity maturity. With the right defenses in place, we can build a more resilient future.”