CNC - Why are government organizations favorite targets for cybercriminals

The government segment was one of the most attacked by hackers in the last quarter of 2022. Learn more! In recent years, malicious actors have demonstrated a propensity to attack government organizations, including through ransomware, although governments are not among the industries that typically pay ransom demands. According to a survey carried out by Check Point, in the third quarter of 2022, the government sector was one of the most attacked by hackers, receiving around 1,564 attacks weekly, which is equivalent to an increase of 20% compared to the same period in 2021. However, last year, only 32% of state and local governments paid a ransom to restore encrypted data, 10% less than in 2020. With that in mind, we prepared this episode to clarify why attackers insist on having governments as one of their main targets. Here, you will see: 1. Why do hackers target government organizations? 2. What is the government’s role in cybersecurity? 3. Why should the national government of any country be aware of cyber targets? 4. What types of organizations do hackers most target? 5. What are the top 5 cyber threats to government organizations? 6. About senhasegura. 7. Conclusion. Enjoy this Cyber Notes Cast episode!