Annual Europe Threat Landscape Report 2024

In an era where cyber threats evolve rapidly, staying ahead of the curve is essential. Our latest Annual Europe Threat Landscape Report 2024 offers a comprehensive analysis of the current threat landscape, providing invaluable insights to protect your organization. This report, crafted by our research team, delves into critical areas, including phishing attacks, DDoS assaults, dark web trends, ransomware groups, and stealer logs.

What’s Inside the Report?

Dark Web News:

Our report highlights key developments, including new attacks, tools, and services that are preferred by threat actors the most. You can learn about the risks to your organization.

According to our report, Retail Trade is the most targeted industry in Europe, accounting for 21,02% of all posts on Dark Web forums monitored by SOCRadar and the United Kingdom was the most targeted country in Europe, accounting for 19,48% of all Dark Web posts.

Ransomware News:

You can stay informed about the latest ransomware attacks and threat actors with our report. SOCRadar offers insights into how ransomware operators are targeting different sectors and provides guidance on strengthening your ransomware defenses.

Ransomware groups in Europe most targeted the Manufacturing industry, accounting for 30.49% of all attacks and Ransomware groups mostly targeted the United Kingdom in Europe, with 30.33% of the attacks targeting organizations there.

Our analysis shows that the most active ransomware group targeting the European region was LockBit (all versions combined), responsible for 24,5% of all attacks.

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Phishing Attacks:

Discover the latest tactics and trends in phishing with our analysis. Our report covers how these attacks are targeting which sectors and countries as well as which websites to be careful of. We provide actionable strategies to fortify your defenses as well.

DDoS Attacks:

You can learn about the current state of Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks with our threat report. We break down recent incidents and highlight patterns that can help you anticipate and mitigate these disruptive threats.

Latvia suffered a heavy DDoS attack spree this year. When we don’t include the attacks on Latvia, we see that attacks lasted an average of 19 minutes for the rest of Europe. When we do, the time frame jumps to 101 minutes on average.

Stealer Logs:

Our threat report helps you explore the growing issue of data theft through stealer logs. Additionally we explained which countries were targeted as well as what kind of data was gathered from stealer logs. We detail how these logs are being used by threat actors and offer tips for detecting and responding to such breaches.

The majority of the data from stealer logs belong to users from the Netherlands. They allocated 14,43% of the stealer log data.

Conclusion

The European Threat Report is more than just a collection of data; it’s a strategic tool designed to enhance your cybersecurity posture. By understanding the latest threats and trends, you can make informed decisions and take proactive measures to safeguard your organization.

Don’t wait for a breach to occur—arm yourself with knowledge and stay ahead of cyber threats. Download our Annual Europe Threat Landscape Report 2024 today and equip yourself with the insights needed to protect your digital assets.