Intelligent CIO Africa Issue 19 | Page 21

//////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// TRENDING FORTINET THREAT LANDSCAPE REPORT REVEALS AN EVOLUTION OF MALWARE TO EXPLOIT CRYPTOCURRENCIES The latest Threat Landscape Report from Fortinet shows that cybercriminals are continuing to evolve their attack methods. The findings outline the latest techniques and trends being used by cyberattackers. F ortinet, a global leader in broad, integrated and automated cybersecurity solutions, has announced the findings of its latest Global Threat Landscape Report. The research reveals cybercriminals are evolving their attack methods to increase their success rates and speed infections. While ransomware continues to impact organisations in destructive ways, there are indications that some cybercriminals now prefer hijacking systems and using them for cryptomining rather than holding them for ransom. www.intelligentcio.com “We face a troubling convergence of trends across the cybersecurity landscape. Malicious cyberactors are demonstrating their efficiency and agility by exploiting the expanding digital attack surface, taking advantage of newly announced zero-day threats and maximising the accessibility of malware for bad”, said Phil Quade, Chief Information Security Officer, Fortinet. “In addition, IT and OT teams often don’t have the resources necessary to keep systems appropriately hardened or protected. Luckily, implementing a security fabric which prioritises speed, integration, “ WE FACE A TROUBLING CONVERGENCE OF TRENDS ACROSS THE CYBERSECURITY LANDSCAPE. INTELLIGENTCIO 21