Cato CTRL (Cyber Threats Research Lab) has released its Q2 2024 Cato CTRL SASE Threat Report. Dive into this comprehensive report
full of insights derived from analyzing a massive amount of network flows from global customers between April and
June 2024.
Key Insights from the Q2 2024 Cato CTRL SASE Threat Report
The report reveals unique insights obtained through meticulous data analysis of network flows. Here are the top
three insights:
1) IntelBroker: A Persistent Threat Actor in the Cyber Underground
Discover the notorious threat actor IntelBroker identified by Cato CTRL. This individual plays a significant role
in the underground hacking community, involved in selling data and source code from major organizations.
2) 66% of Brand Spoofing Focuses on Amazon
Learn about Amazon being the primary target for brand spoofing, with 66% of such activities aiming at the retail
giant, according to the report.
3) Log4j Still Being Exploited
Despite being discovered in 2021, the Log4j vulnerability remains popular among threat actors, with a notable
increase in exploitation attempts recorded from Q1 to Q2 2024.
Security Recommendations
Based on the report’s findings, Cato CTRL suggests implementing the following best practices:
- Monitor dark web forums for any mention of your company’s data.
- Detect and mitigate phishing attacks effectively.
- Adopt a proactive patching schedule focusing on critical vulnerabilities.
- Develop a data breach response plan.
- Embrace security practices like ZTNA and XDR.
- Establish an AI governance strategy.
For more detailed recommendations, read the full report here.