iTWire cites Flashpoint’s State of Cyber Threat Intelligence Report.
“Last year, 4,518 data breaches were reported globally with threat actors exposing or stealing 22.62 billion credentials and personal records, ranging from account and financial information to emails and Social Security numbers.”
Flashpoint reported that 22.62 billion credentials and personal records were exposed or stolen globally across 4,518 data breaches in 2022.
How many credentials were exposed in global data breaches in 2022?
Flashpoint reported that threat actors exposed or stole 22.62 billion credentials and personal records worldwide in 2022. The data included financial details, login credentials, email addresses, and government identifiers.
Why are data breach and cybercrime threats considered cyclical?
Flashpoint explained that illicit ecosystems repeatedly regenerate through takedowns, resurrections, and the creation of new venues. These cycles are sustained by competition, evolving technologies, and persistent criminal demand rather than isolated incidents.
How does Flashpoint recommend organizations respond to converging cyber threats?
Flashpoint advises organizations to avoid siloed security operations and instead unify intelligence across cyber threat intelligence, fraud, vulnerability management, and IT security teams. These findings are detailed in the State of Cyber Threat Intelligence 2023 report.
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