2020 shaped up to be one of the most challenging years for digital transformation and the shift in how we do business because of COVID-19 will have lasting effects on security. Many organizations accelerated their plans leveraging the cloud while introducing new technologies and strategies; however, enabled cybercriminals to evolve their strategies and tactics.
Last year we saw a significant increase in cyber threats, from phishing attempts skyrocketing, the use of COVID-19 and the election as phishing lures, a whopping 128% increase in malware activity in Q3 2020 and botnet traffic increasing by 29% in Q2 2020. These challenges won’t just go away, we will see more Target-like breaches and breaches of over one million records. As we navigate the first month of 2021 and beyond, it is paramount for organization to pay special attention to the myriad of new - and renewed - threats and cybersecurity trends.