Weighing the Threats: Current Trends in Cyberattacks

Abstract

The advent of advanced computer technology and the expansion of cyberspace has a two pronged impact. On the one hand, it is increasingly useful for undertaking private and government activities in this digital era. On the other hand, the users of these advanced technologies are equally exposed to cybersecurity threats and attacks. This paper discusses the problem of the expanding threat of cyberattacks. It specifically discusses the nature of the trends of attacks especially during the pandemic, and also considers the role of cyber threat intelligence in helping to mitigate them. The discussion of trends shows that the cyber threat landscape is becoming more complex, becoming more resilient to traditional cyber security defences, and adapting faster to take advantage of new trends such as cloud computing and IoT. Therefore, more research into ways of improving cyber threat intelligence is required.