Cyberattacks were a common, almost daily reported feature during 2020, along with other data breaches and system compromises. Digital Journal takes a look at some of the more significant incidents and impacted sectors.
The different types of data breaches that featured during 2020 were outlined by Verizon in their annual Data Breach Investigations Report. Commenting on the main findings from the report, Ralitsa Miteva, Business Solutions Manager, Fraud Detection and Prevention at OneSpan,told Digital Journal: "As identified in the report, attacks continue to become more sophisticated and we are seeing a huge increase in organised crime targeting larger organisations. We are seeing these organised crime groups seek skilled professionals and technology to ensure faster monetisation of the stolen data via phishing attacks."
In terms of the detail, Miteva added: "Phishing remains the most preferred method for attackers when it comes to stealing credentials."
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