Cyberattacks increased 17% in Q1 of 2020, with 77% being targeted attacks
The number of cyberattacks increased by 17% compared to Q1 2020, and compared to Q4 2020, the increase was 1.2%, with 77% being targeted attacks, according to a new Positive Technologies Cybersecurity Threatscape Q1 2021 report. Incidents involving individuals accounted for 12% of the total.
Cybercriminals typically attacked government institutions, industrial companies, science and education institutions. The main motive for attacks on both organizations and individuals remains acquisition of data. Attackers' main targets are personal data and credentials, and attacks on organizations are also aimed at stealing intellectual property.