Cyber Trends 2023

Posted by mctracy On December 28, 2022

Threat actors are constantly evolving and changing their tactics, and cyber security efforts must evolve and change with them to ensure secure protection. In order to do this, companies must stay informed of current and future trends for cyber-crime.

“The new reality is that most critical infrastructures operate in a digital environment that is internet accessible. The trends of integration of hardware and software combined with growing networked sensors are redefining the surface attack opportunities for hackers across all digital infrastructures.” (Forbes).

Artificial Intelligence

“Artificial intelligence is really a catalyst for cybersecurity. Everything you do is based on the threat horizon. You need to know what is in your system, and who may be doing things that are anomalies. Automated cybersecurity tools of threat detection, information assurance, and resilience can be the glues that will enable business to optimally utilize emerging technologies to operate safely in a world of converged sensors and algorithms in 2023.” (Forbes).

Internet of Things

“When it comes to IoT and cloud security, it’s essential to consider the unique risks associated with these technologies. For example, one of the biggest threats to IoT devices is that they are often “always on”, making them vulnerable to attack from outside sources. Similarly, cloud services can be exposed to cyber criminals if security protocols are not adequately implemented.” (Security Boulevard).

Polymorphic Malware

“Polymorphic malware utilizes the concept of polymorphism not for efficiency but for the purpose of evading detection. The idea behind polymorphic malware is that if a particular malware strain is known for having certain properties, then new versions of that malware can avoid detection if slight changes are made. This allows endless malware files, which all perform the same function, to appear sufficiently unique that they are not recognized as malware.” (Forbes).

Botnet Attacks

“Botnet attacks are not new, but they are proliferating and becoming more dangerous as they are often automated. Look for more attacks by Bots in 2023. Bots are not only cyber-threat tools used by state sponsored intelligence actors, but also by organized criminal hacking groups.” (Forbes).

“Organizations should consider implementing security protocols such as Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), which requires additional authentication steps to prove the user’s identity before granting access to systems or data. MFA can provide an additional layer of protection against malicious actors who may try to access accounts with stolen credentials.” (Security Boulevard).

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