Novel malware attacks were up 70% during summer 2023

Double extortion has become the standard procedure for many ransomware gangs, according to a report by BlackBerry. The growth in malware attacks over the summer reveals these cybercriminals are diversifying their tactics, with new attacks up 70%. The finance and healthcare sectors were the most targeted industries. BlackBerry’s AI-powered cybersecurity tools stopped around 26 cyberattacks per minute during the period.