Cyber Attack Trends & Threat Forecast for 2021
Summary
The article discusses the impact of COVID-19 and the shift to remote work on organizational cybersecurity, highlighting increased vulnerabilities and attacker activity. It notes a rise in cyber attacks targeting web applications and forecasts trends for 2021, including phishing, ransomware, and DDoS attacks.
IFF Assessment
FOE
The article details increasing cyber attack trends and vulnerabilities, indicating a more challenging landscape for defenders.
Defender Context
This article emphasizes the persistent threats of phishing, ransomware, and DDoS, exacerbated by remote work. Defenders should prioritize robust application security, user awareness training, and proactive threat intelligence to mitigate these evolving risks in the coming year.