Cybersecurity solutions company Trend Micro reveals that the total number of intercepted threats will increase by 10% annually in 2023, as outlined in its recently published Tuning for Scale: Annual Cybersecurity Threat Report. I made it.
In 2023, Trend Micro stopped 161 billion threats worldwide, a significant increase from 82 billion threats five years ago. Key global findings reveal a 349% year-over-year increase in email malware detections and a 16% year-over-year increase in business email compromise (BEC) detections. However, the number of ransomware detections decreased by 14%, but this was offset by a 35% increase in threats blocked by Trend Micro’s File Reputation Service (FRS).
“We are blocking more threats than ever before for our customers,” said Ian Felipe, country manager for Trend Micro Philippines. “However, adversaries have demonstrated a variety of sophisticated tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) in their attacks, particularly in defense evasion. As our report shows, network defenders today have Risks across the board must be managed proactively. Understanding the enemy’s preferred strategies is the basis of effective defense.”
These trends indicate a strategic shift by threat actors toward targeted attacks and advanced evasion techniques. For example, malicious email techniques now favor attachments over direct links and bypass traditional filters. Ransomware operators also employ advanced evasion techniques such as BYOVD and zero-day exploits to bypass initial detection layers.
Advanced persistent threats
The report also sheds light on the threat landscape in Southeast Asia, revealing mixed ransomware trends. While Thailand saw a sharp increase in detections, other markets such as Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, and the Philippines observed a decline in detections. Especially in the Philippines, the number of ransomware detections decreased by 93%.
This report reveals disturbing facts about the Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) campaign targeting the Philippine government, led by hostile groups such as Earth Estries and Mustang Panda. These groups employ sophisticated cyber espionage tactics and exploit vulnerabilities in government systems.
To address these evolving threats, Trend Micro advocates collaborative efforts with trusted security vendors that prioritize SOC efficiency, apply timely patches, and implement comprehensive security protocols. Masu.
