Trend Micro blocks 40.9 billion email threats, malicious files, and malicious URLs for its customers worldwide in the first half of 2021. In India, the company has detected and blocked a total number of 1,11,028 email spams, malicious URLs and malware during the same period
Trend Micro, global cybersecurity leader, has announced that it blocked 40.9 billion email threats, malicious files, and malicious URLs for its customers worldwide in the first half of 2021, a 47 percent year-on-year increase. In this period, the company detected and blocked a total number of 1,11,028 email spams, malicious URLs and malware, in India.
Globally, ransomware remained the standout threat in the first half of the year as cyber criminals continued to target big-name victims. Working with third parties to gain access to targeted networks, they used Advanced Persistent Threat tools and techniques to steal and encrypt victims’ data. In India, the total ransomware threats for 1H 2021 stands at 12.98 percent, the second highest in Asia after China.
“The first step towards effectively mitigating cyber risk is understanding the scale, complexity, and specific characteristics of the threat landscape,” said Vijendra Katiyar, Country Manager, India & SAARC, Trend Micro. “In addition to comprehensive protection against fast-evolving threats like ransomware, phishing and BEC that Trend Micro offers, our biannual roundup reports provide global organizations and stakeholders invaluable insights to help them build a more secure connected world.”
The report’s overall findings highlight the effectiveness of – and increasing need for – a holistic and scalable cybersecurity solution at the enterprise level. As threats continue to increase in frequency and sophistication, enterprise SOC teams will require a platform that can streamline security processes without sacrificing reliability.
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