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The cybersecurity landscape is many things: fast-changing, stressful and, at times, downright scary. But it’s never dull.
Cyberattacks are increasing and evolving as schemers work hard to stay one step ahead of law enforcement. Here are some of the cybersecurity threats I think we’ll see in 2023 based on my role as senior fellow for threat research at Fortra’s Agari.
Geopolitical, Economic Factors Will Continue To Drive Cybercrime
Myriad forces are causing the uptick in cyberattacks. The Russia-Ukraine war and rising poverty and food insecurity around the world are major contributors.
Here in the U.S., many are struggling with record inflation and difficult choices. In countries with less stable economies, countless people are in truly desperate positions. The sad reality is new cybercriminals are minted every day simply because they need to put food on the table.
Worn-Out Scams Lose Their Punch, Leading to More Creativity
Investigators report they’re seeing more ingenuity in cybercrime, especially for lower-level scams.
This is happening because fraudsters are generating diminishing returns as they overuse the same phishing and fraud campaigns with the same audiences. People have been wising up to some of these schemes. Meanwhile, authorities are clamping down on pandemic-related…
