Cyber Threats in 2021: Real impact of COVID on Cyber Security
Summary
This article discusses the evolving cyber threat landscape in 2021, noting that while COVID-19 was used as a theme for many 2020 attacks, the underlying attack methods remained similar. It anticipates that the pandemic-induced changes will lead to more significant cybersecurity repercussions and new attack types in 2021, and explores how to prepare for these threats.
IFF Assessment
The article discusses evolving cyber threats and new attack types expected in 2021 due to pandemic-induced changes, indicating a worsening threat landscape for defenders.
Defender Context
Defenders should anticipate a continued increase in pandemic-themed social engineering and phishing attacks, as well as potential new attack vectors arising from remote work and digital transformation trends accelerated by COVID-19. Proactive threat intelligence and user training remain critical to mitigating these evolving risks.