Manufacturing and education are most targeted by malware

The Zscaler ThreatLabz report warns about the rising frequency of malware attacks targeting IoT devices, posing a substantial risk to critical infrastructure. With over 400% increase in IoT malware attacks year-over-year, cybercriminals often target unpatched devices for their initial foothold. The report suggests enforcing zero trust principles and using continuous monitoring to limit risks. Industries with high IoT device traffic, particularly manufacturing and education, saw significant increases in attacks.