The Fujitsu 2024 Threat Intelligence Report highlights critical cyber threats and trends shaping Asia’s security landscape:
- Sophisticated phishing now leverages deepfakes and AI, demanding continuous, tailored employee training.
- State-sponsored attacks like North Korea’s Onyx Sleet and Russia’s RedCurl target critical infrastructure, exploiting zero-day vulnerabilities (e.g., Cisco’s ArcaneDoor).
- Supply chain risks persist, as seen in the XZ-Utils backdoor, emphasising "never trust, always verify."
- Cloud and SaaS threats include SharePoint data exfiltration bypasses and browser credential leaks via autofill.
- Emerging malware like IcedID now drops remote-access tools (e.g., ScreenConnect) to deploy ransomware.
Actionable insights for Asia:
- Prioritise patch management, especially for perimeter devices.
- Adopt UEBA to detect insider threats and anomalous data access.
- Block TOR traffic and known APT infrastructure (e.g., Lazarus Group C2 servers).
- Enforce least privilege and vet third-party hires rigorously.
Click on the link to download the Fujitsu 2024 Threat Intelligence Report paper for tactical defences against these evolving threats.
