Since Russia's invasion of Ukraine, 65% of cybersecurity professionals reported an increase in cyberattacks. This includes the deployment of new types of malware, such as HermeticWiper, aimed at destroying critical information and resources.
In the past year, 62% of respondents experienced zero-day exploits, marking an increase from 51% in 2021. This rise is largely attributed to geopolitical tensions, as nation-states are significant contributors to the zero-day market.
Lateral Movement in Attacks
Lateral movement was observed in 25% of all attacks reported by respondents. Attackers are increasingly using dual-purpose tools and techniques to navigate within networks, often remaining undetected as they exploit vulnerabilities in cloud and container environments.