Risky Bulletin: Cybercrime losses passed $20 billion last year
Summary
Cybercrime losses exceeded $20 billion globally last year. In related news, authorities have disrupted an APT28 router botnet used to intercept email logins, Iran has been implicated in hacking US PLCs, and a wave of exploitation has targeted ComfyUI and Flowise AI servers.
IFF Assessment
The article highlights significant financial losses due to cybercrime and multiple ongoing threat actor activities and exploitation campaigns, indicating a challenging landscape for defenders.
Defender Context
Defenders must remain vigilant against large-scale financial impacts of cybercrime and be aware of sophisticated threat actor activities. The mention of APT28, Iran's PLC attacks, and exploitation of AI tools indicates a need for robust defenses against both nation-state and financially motivated attackers targeting critical infrastructure and emerging technologies.