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Threat Landscape Report: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services Sector

The PSTS sector is the second-most targeted industry by ransomware groups, with attacks surging between August 1, 2023, and July 31, 2024. During this period, 939 organizations appeared on ransomware data-leak sites (DLS)—a 34% increase from the previous year. This is likely driven by the sector’s high volumes of sensitive data and the perceived higher likelihood of ransom payments, making the PSTS sector an attractive target for cybercriminals.

Our in-depth report provides a comprehensive analysis of the threats faced by the PSTS sector, offering valuable insights into the tactics used by threat actors and key threats that organizations in this sector should monitor closely.

In This Report, You'll Uncover:

  • Initial Access Techniques: Discover the increasingly complex methods that threat actors employ to breach PSTS organizations, including exploiting external remote services and public-facing applications.
  • Dark Web Intelligence: Gain exclusive insights into cybercriminal activities and discussions about how attackers target and compromise PSTS sector tools and networks.
  • Threat Forecast: Explore current and emerging cyber threats, from ransomware to nation-state cyber espionage, and learn how to effectively mitigate these risks.

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