A look at the current threat situation

Cyber threats continue to rise: The Microsoft Digital Defence Report 2024 shows how attacks on companies and authorities are increasing and becoming more sophisticated. Companies should use the latest findings to rethink their security strategy and better arm themselves against modern threats.

The new Microsoft Digital Defence Report 2024 provides important insights into the latest cyber risks that every company should be aware of. The figures speak for themselves: attacks on companies and government organisations are increasing dramatically and the attackers' methods are becoming ever more sophisticated.

Cyber threats in transition

In the following video, you will learn how the world of cyber threats is changing rapidly and what new dangers companies and organisations are facing.

Key findings from the report

78 trillion security signals every day: Microsoft monitors security threats worldwide and last year fended off an average of 4,000 password attacks per second.

Attacks on multi-factor authentication (MFA): The number of MFA-based phishing attacks rose by 146%. Attackers trick users into unknowingly confirming the MFA on behalf of the hacker.
775 million emails with malware: Millions of emails containing dangerous malware were identified between July 2023 and June 2024
Focus on small companies: Account takeover (ATO) attacks in particular, in which criminals access user accounts, are aimed at small and medium-sized companies.

The threat from state-sponsored hacker groups is also increasing. Attackers from Russia, China, North Korea and Iran are using cyber attacks to pursue political and economic goals. Ransomware attacks in particular, in which companies are blackmailed, are on the rise.

Microsoft Digital Report: The future at a glance

You can access the full Microsoft Digital Report by clicking on the image.

What does this mean for companies?

The increasing number of attacks emphasises the need to take new security measures. One of the report's key recommendations is to switch to passwordless and phishing-resistant authentication methods. These significantly reduce the risk of identity theft and other security incidents.

Recommended safety measures at a glance

Introduce passwordless authentication
Integrate phishing-resistant
MFA Regular training for employees on cyber threats
Implement a zero-trust security architecture

By taking these steps, companies can significantly improve the security of their infrastructure against today's cyber attacks. Baggenstos offers you the appropriate security solutions for all measures and beyond.

Conclusion

The Microsoft Digital Defence Report 2024 highlights the urgency of optimising security strategies. Companies must act quickly to protect themselves against the growing threats.

Why Baggenstos?

Baggenstos is your experienced partner for strengthening your security infrastructure. As a certified Microsoft partner, we support you in future-proofing your systems and comprehensively protecting your infrastructure.

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Sources

Microsoft: Hacker versuchen 7000 Mal pro Sekunde Passwörter zu stehlen - DER SPIEGEL