As battle against cybercrime continues during Cybersecurity Awareness Month, Check Point Research reports 40% increase in cyberattacks

• Globally in 2021, 1 out of every 61 organizations is being impacted by ransomware each week
• Since January 2020 till present, September 2021 has the highest number of attacks – this is more than double the number of attacks weekly when compared to the lowest point in March 2020.
• Education/Research is the most targeted sector globally

October is an important time because it is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, a time that casts the spotlight on the importance of cybersecurity, not just locally but across the world.  The fight against cybercrime remains. In fact, now more than ever, organisations and individuals have to continue playing their part in keeping cyberspace safe. It is clear that since the outbreak of the pandemic globally, cyber criminals have sprung into action to take advantage of the opportunities presented to them.

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