Resecurity, a Los Angeles-based cybersecurity company protecting Fortune 100 and government agencies worldwide, has compiled a comprehensive forecast outlining the imminent threats and novel security challenges anticipated in the upcoming year. These projections stem from an in-depth analysis of the underground economy’s evolution on the Dark Web and a thorough examination of significant cybersecurity incidents targeting corporations and governments.
1️. Increased Ransomware Activity Targeting Public Companies
Ransomware groups are poised to intensify their focus on publicly-traded organizations. Recent U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission regulations are expected to fuel heightened interest among malicious actors in orchestrating network intrusions and data breaches within these entities. Bad actors will leverage these regulations as tools for manipulation and extortion, echoing the tactics employed by certain ransomware operators who threaten victims with GDPR compliance violations and regulatory fines.
