What are the most common attacks in 2024 and ten key tips to be protected

In the last year, the raids of ransomware (they hijack data and ask for a ransom in return) they grew 2.75 timesbeing the phishing (they pose as legitimate entities to obtain personal information from victims) by mail, SMS and voice, as well as the exploitation of vulnerabilities in applications, the most common techniques.

Microsoft’s report highlights that, during the last year, the company blocked about 7,000 password attacks per seconda fact that shows the persistent and widespread nature of these threats.

In this scenario, the artificial intelligence could help protect organizations by detecting threats early and response automationallowing suspicious activities to be blocked in real time.

However, cybercriminals use the same tool to direct their attacks, automating increasingly complex actions. A critical aspect is the speed with which they operate. They take on average only 72 minutes in gaining full access to user data after clicking on a malicious link.

This speed of penetration requires the implementation of robust and agile security measures, through the management of efficient responses, to always be prepared.

“We face the most challenging cybersecurity landscape in history. The speed, scale and sophistication are unprecedented. At the same time, the transformative power of AI is shaping a new generation of cybersecurity tools, tactics and actors, creating new opportunities – and threats – at an accelerated pace,” says Luisa Esquerra, director of cybersecurity for Hispanic South America at Microsoft.

In a world where cyber attacks are inevitable, the culture of cybersecurity and resilience has become a key piece to deploy a solid strategy.

In everyday life, this idea is reflected in the ability to adopt best practices such as using strong passwords, regularly updating software, and educating yourself about cyber threats.