Cyberattacks on critical infrastructure increase 30 percent

Between January 2023 and January this year, critical infrastructure worldwide saw over 420 million attacks -- equivalent to 13 attacks per second -- marking a 30 percent increase from 2022. A new report from security awareness specialist KnowBe4 shows cyberattacks targeting critical infrastructure have surged globally, posing significant risks to national security and economic stability. These attacks primarily seek to access control systems for the purpose of disruption or espionage. Energy, transportation, and telecommunications sectors have all become primary targets as greater connectivity opens up a range of vulnerabilities. The study also finds that the number of vulnerable points in… [Continue Reading]