Jan 18, 2025
Welcome to SOCRadar’s 2024 Saudi Arabia Threat Landscape Report!
As a leading economic powerhouse in the Middle East and a global energy leader, Saudi Arabia has become an increasingly attractive target for cyber threats. The nation’s ambitious Vision 2030 initiatives, aimed at fostering rapid digital transformation, have also introduced significant cybersecurity challenges. From ransomware campaigns to dark web activity and DDoS attacks, Saudi organizations across various sectors face mounting risks as cybercriminals refine their tactics.
This comprehensive report examines the evolving threat landscape, equipping organizations with actionable intelligence to safeguard their critical assets and enhance resilience against sophisticated cyber adversaries.
Key Insights
Dark Web Activity:
In 2024, 72 distinct threat actors actively targeted Saudi Arabian organizations, resulting in 166 dark web posts. These primarily involved selling compromised databases and unauthorized access credentials, emphasizing the critical need for stronger data protection strategies.
Retail Trade Under Threat:
The retail sector was the most targeted industry, representing 22.89% of dark web activity. This highlights its vulnerability and strategic importance to cybercriminals.
Ransomware Surge:
Saudi Arabia experienced 88 ransomware incidents in 2024, with industries such as manufacturing (25.41%), information (10.50%), and construction (9.94%) being the primary targets. This underscores the growing focus of ransomware operators on critical sectors.
Prominent Ransomware Groups:
Groups like LockBit 3.0, Cl0p, and ALPHV (BlackCat) were the most active in targeting Saudi entities, accounting for a significant portion of ransomware attacks. Their sophisticated tactics and techniques continue to challenge traditional defenses.
Stealer Log Breaches:
Stealer Logs resulted in extensive data compromises in 2024, exposing 1.8 million email/password combinations, 196,020 password hashes, and over 57,000 credit card entries from high-traffic Saudi domains. This highlights the pressing need for enhanced credential security measures.
Record-Breaking DDoS Attacks:
Saudi Arabia faced a surge in Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks, with the largest multi-vector attack peaking at 2 Tbps using 26 distinct vectors. The nation experienced 278,324 DDoS incidents throughout the year, demonstrating the escalating intensity of cyber threats.
Why You Need This Report
SOCRadar’s 2024 Saudi Arabia Threat Landscape Report provides an in-depth analysis of cyber threats specific to Saudi organizations, combining proprietary research with open-source intelligence. Public and private sector entities can leverage this report to:
- Strengthen their cybersecurity strategies
- Mitigate risks effectively
- Build resilience against future cyber threats
Download the full report today to access detailed insights and tailored recommendations that will empower your organization to stay ahead of cyber adversaries. Fill out the form below to gain exclusive access to this essential resource and protect your digital assets from evolving cyber threats.
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