SonicWall, publisher of some of the world’s most quoted ransomware threat intelligence, released new threat data through the third quarter of 2022.
SonicWall recorded more than 4 billion malware attempts globally while year-to-date ransomware attempts in 2022 have already exceeded full-year totals from four of the last five years. In the 2022 SonicWall Cyberthreat Mindset Survey, 91% of organisations reported that they are most concerned about ransomware attacks, indicating a rise in anxiety among security professionals.
“Being a security professional has never been more difficult,” said SonicWall President and CEO, Bob VanKirk. “The cyberwarfare battlefront continues to shift, posing dangerous threats to organisations of all sizes. With expanding attack surfaces, growing numbers of threats and the current geopolitical landscape, it should be no surprise that even the most seasoned IT professional can feel overwhelmed. Armed with the latest cybersecurity tools, SonicWall partners can play a vital role in helping customers stay secure in even the most dynamic threat environments.”
Ransomware attacks shift, tactics intensify, diversify
After a record-breaking 2021, overall ransomware attacks have trended down in the first three quarters of 2022 – especially in the United States (-51%). However, attack locations have continued to shift, as ransomware attempts jumped in the UK (20%), EMEA (38%) and APJ (56%) compared to the same time frame last year. Proprietary SonicWall threat intelligence also found that Q3 2022 was the lowest quarterly ransomware volume since Q3 2020. Even in decline, SonicWall recorded 338.4 million ransomware attempts since the beginning of the year.
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