I aggregated the statistics created from the cyber attacks timelines published in Q4 2024. In this period, I collected a total of 694 events (7.54 events/day) dominated by Cyber Crime with 70%, slightly up from 65.5% of Q3.
Malware continued to lead the Attack Techniques chart with 28% up from 21.5%. Phishing emails led the Initial Vectors with 17% while the Target Distribution chart confirmed Multiple industries at the first place stable at 25% (it was 26% in the previous quarter.
Of course, as always, the statistics are also available as an infographic and the interactive charts are immediately after the Ingographic!
Motivations Q4 2024
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Motivations (Monthly Breakdown) Q4 2024
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Initial Access Q4 2024
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Daily Trends of Motivations Q4 2024
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Attack Techniques Q4 2024
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Targets Q4 2023
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Geo Map Q4 2024
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