2024’s Vulnerability Circus: 20% More Exploits, Same Old Threats!
In 2024, 768 vulnerabilities with CVE identifiers were exploited in the wild, marking a 20% increase from 2023. VulnCheck calls it a “banner year for threat actors.” Notably, 23.6% of vulnerabilities were weaponized on or before public disclosure. Log4j CVE remains a favorite, with 31 threat actors linked to its exploitation.
Hot Take:
Looks like 2024 is shaping up to be the year of the vulnerability piñata, where hackers take a swing and watch critical systems spill their secrets like candy. With a 20% increase in exploited vulnerabilities, it’s clear our cybersecurity defenses still have more holes than Swiss cheese. Organizations, it’s time to patch up or prepare to be the main course at the hacker’s banquet!
Key Points:
- 2024 sees a 20% increase in vulnerabilities exploited in the wild, totaling 768 CVEs.
- 23.6% of exploited vulnerabilities were weaponized on or before their public disclosure.
- Chinese hacking groups continue to be major players in exploiting vulnerabilities.
- The notorious Log4j CVE remains the darling of threat actors, with 31 groups linked to its exploitation.
- Organizations are urged to evaluate, monitor, and mitigate risks associated with key technology providers.
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