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When cyber attackers infiltrate your systems, they rely on stealth to remain unnoticed. According to IBM’s Cost of a Data Breach Report 2024, it takes an average of 292 days to identify and contain breaches involving stolen credentials, 261 for phishing attacks, and 257 days for social engineering attacks.
In a time where data is as valuable as gold, the frequency of data breaches has become a concerning reality. While advanced hacking methods get more media attention, organizations are ramping up their cybersecurity measures. These measures often include evaluating system vulnerabilities, fortifying firewalls, scrutinizing email security, and optimizing identity and access management. However, one crucial component of the attack surface is frequently neglected: the human element. This oversight has led to a surge in threat actors exploiting human vulnerabilities, making it a top method for initial access into systems.
Cybercrime comes in various ways. I can cause immediate disruptions like network slowdowns and unsolicited spam emails sent from your account. Data breaches or other attacks might only come to light when an external party notifies you or the cybercriminal itself contacts you. In Denmark alone, there have been over 8,000 registered data breaches annually across various industries in the past three years. Regardless of the nature, swift and strategic action is crucial. In particular small to medium-sized businesses grapple with the increasing menace of cyberattacks. Should you find yourself in a situation like this, we've have put together a guide to steer you through the aftermath of a cyberattack:
Threat hunting: the art and science of tracking down hidden cyber threats lurking within your organization's network. These malicious footprints are left behind by hackers as they carry out illegal activities, whether it's on a compromised machine or via remote-controlled platforms. In some cases, it can be hard to detect them, and stealthy attackers are able to hide within networks for weeks, if not months. An astonishing 83% of organizations had more than one data breach in 2022 and approximately 47% of all cybersecurity incidents involved Personally Identifiable Information (PII) stolen by cybercriminals.
