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BlackBerry Global Threat Intelligence Report — August 2023 Edition

BlackBerry Global Threat Intelligence Report — August 2023 Edition

Learn about the recent threats seen firsthand by the researchers and analysts of the BlackBerry Threat Research and Intelligence team. Our quarterly threat report provides the latest information about the global cybersecurity threat landscape.

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The Ransomware Kill-Chain

Ransomware threat actors are becoming increasingly adept at exploiting vulnerable system services and unpatched operating systems to launch their attacks. However, most ransomware breaches still require end-user interaction.
Infection Infection

Infection

Infection

Ransomware executes and establishes persistence mechanisms when an end-user clicks on a link or opens a weaponized attachment in a threat actor's email.
Command and Control Command and Control

Command and Control

Command and Control

The attacker demands payment for the decryption key the victim needs to recover their files or risk losing them permanently if they miss the payment deadline.
Encryption Encryption

Encryption

Encryption

The ransomware uses the key to encrypt both the victim's hard drive(s) and all network-accessible data stores.
Extortion Extortion

Extortion

Extortion

The attacker demands payment for the decryption key the victim needs to recover their files or risk losing them permanently if they miss the payment deadline.
Payment Payment

Payment

Payment

Ransomware payments are typically made with digital currencies, such as bitcoin, that are difficult, but not impossible, to trace. Most, but not all, transactions end successfully.
Organizations Held for Ransom

Organizations Held for Ransom

See how malicious cyberattacks are a serious global threat to organizations of all sizes. Growing more sophisticated each day, hackers are sharpening their tools. Learn how your business can get the best ransomware protection. Prevention is possible. Find out how.
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What Our Clients Say

Now, however, we know what’s happening across our organization. We have a better overview of the region, and a better ability to mitigate risks if anything goes wrong – and that’s a benefit we can emphasize to our customers, so that they know their data is safe.

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Since deploying [CylancePROTECT] seven years ago, we’ve been fortunate to experience very few security incidents caused by malware, ransomware, and zero-day exploits. [CylancePROTECT] secures our endpoints, frees up resources, and provides us with peace of mind. No other vendor can claim to do what [CylancePROTECT] does.

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BlackBerry’s AI technology is impressive. [CylancePROTECT] stopped every malware variant we threw at it. We also liked the intuitive management console, the straightforward implementation process, and the additional security controls for stopping script-based, fileless, and malicious device- based attacks.

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Thanks to the AI engine that doesn't rely on signatures. CylancePROTECT® has prevented many ransomware infections and other malicious files, saving us lots of money.

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