Cybercrime has skyrocketed 245% since the start of the Iran war
Summary
Akamai reports a 245% surge in cybercrime activity since the beginning of the Iran war. This increase encompasses credential harvesting and automated reconnaissance targeting critical businesses like banks. Hacktivists are leveraging proxy services from Russia and China to facilitate these attacks.
IFF Assessment
FOE
The significant increase in cybercrime activity and the use of sophisticated methods by threat actors pose a greater risk to organizations and individuals.
Defender Context
Defenders should be prepared for a heightened volume of attacks, particularly those involving credential stuffing and automated reconnaissance. Monitoring traffic from known proxy locations and strengthening authentication mechanisms are crucial in this environment.