CERT-EU Unveiling the 2024 Cyber Threat Landscape: Key Trends and Targeted Sectors

This episode dissects the cyber threat landscape of 2024, drawing insights from a comprehensive analysis of malicious activities targeting Union entities and their vicinity. We explore the major trends, including the rise of cyber espionage and prepositioning the exploitation of zero-day vulnerabilities, and the techniques employed by threat actors. The discussion highlights the most targeted sectors, such as defense, transportation, and technology, and emphasizes the critical role of service providers as prime targets. We also delve into the global events that shaped the threat landscape, such as elections and conflict.