Cyber Defense eMagazine February Edition for 2023

Cybercriminals Are Ramping Up Their Efforts
– What You Need to Know For 2023.
By Alex Holland, Senior Malware Analyst, HP Inc.
With malicious actors collaborating more than ever by trading access to networks, malware and attack
techniques, the threat landscape has continued to evolve in the past year. Increased cooperation and
cheap malware – three-quarters of malware kits cost less than $10 – are making cybercrime easier and
more attractive compared to other types of crime. As a result, we will likely see more devices and users
end up in the crosshairs of attackers in the coming year. As cybercriminals ramp up their efforts to access
enterprise systems, PCs and printers are on the frontline.
For security teams, these challenges will be compounded by the economic downturn. While cybersecurity
spending is set to increase by 13.2% in 2023, budgets will be under scrutiny to focus only on the most
pressing cybersecurity needs.
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