Gen Q3/2024 Threat Report

The third quarter threat report is here—and it’s packed with answers. Our Threat Labs team had uncovered some heavy stories behind the stats, exposing the relentless tactics shaping today’s threat landscape.

Here’s what you need to know:

• 614% explosion in Scam-Yourself Attacks: Over 2 million users were protected from FakeCaptcha scams, where fake tutorials, phony fixes, and malicious CAPTCHA prompts trick users into compromising their own systems.
• Ransomware doubled in risk, targeting outdated systems with precision campaigns like AliGater.
• Mobile threats surged, with banking malware up 60% and spyware spiking 166%, preying on users through malicious SMS campaigns.

This is just the surface. Read the full report and see how our Threat Labs team is relentlessly researching, investigating and collaborating to stay ahead of cybercriminals and keep you informed and protected.

Read the Q3/2024 Threat Report!

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