ESET Reveals Top Cyber Threats of 2024 thus far: Global Trends and Local Risks Exposed

ESET, a global leader in cybersecurity, has published its Threat Report for the first half of 2024, providing new insights into the cyber threat landscape faced by businesses and individuals worldwide. The report highlights several significant trends and developments in cybersecurity. This includes the increasing use of generative AI tools in cybercrime and the need for vigilance as cybercriminals use more dynamic and sophisticated methods against their targets.

AI’s double-edged sword requires a human security approach

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has ushered in both promise and peril for organisations needing to combat cyber threat actors. As ESET Southern Africa Chief Technology Officer, Adrian Stanford, notes, “AI is reshaping the battlefield between cyber attackers and defenders, offering new tools to both sides.”