2024 Cybersecurity Predictions are Inevitable, With Seeds Already Sown

RevBits
3 min readMar 27, 2024
Cybersecurity Predictions 2024 with Seeds

If you understand the motivations of threat actors, you have a solid understanding of the threat level for 2024. Individuals and groups acting on behalf of countries with malicious intent are driven by money, the need for recognition, or ideology. Below are a few examples.

Financial gain — Many cybercriminals are driven by the desire to make money through theft or extortion. They may use ransomware, phishing, identity theft, or other methods to target individuals, businesses, or organizations with valuable data or assets. They may also exploit vulnerabilities in emerging technologies, such as cryptocurrency, cloud computing, or artificial intelligence, to access sensitive information or systems. In 2024, we can expect to see more sophisticated and targeted attacks that aim to maximize the profit of the attackers.

Recognition and achievement — Some cybercriminals are motivated by the thrill of overcoming a challenge, proving their skills, or gaining fame or respect among their peers. They may target high-profile or secure systems or compete with other hackers for the most sophisticated or destructive attacks. In 2024, we can expect to see more daring and creative attacks that showcase the skills and capabilities of the attackers.

Insiders — Some cyber criminals have legitimate access to sensitive information or systems but misuse them for personal gain, revenge, or other reasons. They may be employees, contractors, vendors, or partners who act maliciously or negligently or whose credentials are compromised by external attackers. They may also be motivated by loyalty, ideology, or coercion to assist a foreign adversary or a rival entity. In 2024, we can expect to see more insider threats that pose a serious risk to the security and integrity of organizations and institutions.

Political motivation — Some cybercriminals are motivated by a cause, such as promoting human rights, exposing corruption, or opposing a particular ideology. They may use hacking as a form of activism, protest, sabotage, or to influence public opinion or elections. They may also be sponsored or supported by a nation-state that seeks to advance its interests or undermine its adversaries. In 2024, we can expect to see more cyberattacks that have political or geopolitical implications, such as cyber espionage, cyber warfare, or cyber terrorism.

Last year provides a crucial indicator of this new year’s future. In other words, cyber threats will continue growing for the above reasons. Therefore, it is imperative that we take proactive and preventive measures to protect ourselves, our data, and our systems from the ever-evolving and ever-present cyber risks. We must also be aware of the motivations and intentions of cyber criminals and how they may affect our personal, professional, or societal well-being. By understanding the inevitable cybersecurity predictions for 2024, we can be better prepared and more resilient in the face of future cyber challenges.

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