Cybersecurity experts have reported a significant rise in software supply chain attacks in October, with a 30% increase from previous months and over twice as many attacks compared to April 2024. These attacks primarily target IT and IT services sectors, with ransomware groups like Akira and Qilin leading the surge. #SupplyChainAttacks #RansomwareGroups #CyberThreats
Keypoints
- Supply chain attacks in October surged by over 30% compared to previous months.
- Threat actors are actively exploiting critical and zero-day vulnerabilities in IT systems.
- IT and IT services companies are the most targeted sectors by supply chain attacks.
- Ransomware groups such as Akira, Qilin, and Kyber are major contributors to recent attacks.
- Organizations should implement rigorous third-party risk assessments and security controls in their CI/CD processes.
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