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Nuspire's Q1 2024 Threat Report Exposes Dark Web and Ransomware SurgeCybercriminal Marketplaces Thrive: A 58.16% Spike in Dark Web Listings COMMERCE, Mich., April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Nuspire, a leading managed security services provider (MSSP), today unveiled its Q1 2024 Cyber Threat Report. This latest report provides an in-depth examination of the changing dynamics in cyber threats, highlighting rises in ransomware, dark web commerce and exploit activities, alongside measures to safeguard against these threats. Cybercriminal marketplaces have seen a staggering 58.16% spike in dark web listings. The Q1 2024 report spotlights a 3.69% rise in ransomware activities from Q4 2023, punctuating the persistent threat ransomware groups pose. Additionally, dark web market activity saw a staggering 58.16% increase in listings, indicating significant growth in the trade of stolen data and illicit goods. Exploitation events also experienced a sharp uptick, with a 52.61% increase in total activity from Q4. The report specifically points to the exploitation of the Hikvision Product SDK WebLanguage Tag Command Injection vulnerability (CVE-2021-36260) as a leading concern. "Nuspire's latest report underscores a critical evolution in the cyber threat landscape, marked by a notable increase in ransomware attacks and a surge in dark web marketplace activities. The obscurity and easy access of the dark web facilitate the exchange of exploit kits and confidential information, reducing the hurdles for would-be cybercriminals and complicatingthe task for cyber defense mechanisms," said J.R. Cunningham, Chief Security Officer at Nuspire. "Considering the secretive environment of the dark web and the difficulties in overseeing its operations, it is crucial for companies to emphasize intelligence gathering, ongoing surveillance and staff training to adeptly navigate these advancing threats." Additional findings from Nuspire's newly-released cyber threat report:
"IDC's research highlights the dark web as a burgeoning marketplace for cyber threats, which is particularly concerning as it operates beyond the reach of traditional security measures," said Craig Robinson, Program Director of Security Services at IDC. "In response, organizations must extend their vigilance beyond their immediate IT environment to include intelligence gathering and monitoring these obscure online spaces. This proactive stance is part of a broader imperative to embrace emerging technologies, such as post-quantum cryptography and AI-driven security solutions, to build a resilient and forward-looking defense against an increasingly sophisticated and elusive threat landscape." To access the Q1 2024 Cyber Threat Report and learn more about protecting your organization, visit Nuspire's website. Learn more about ways to protect against the dark web. About Nuspire View original content to download multimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/nuspires-q1-2024-threat-report-exposes-dark-web-and-ransomware-surge-302131243.html SOURCE Nuspire |