Leveraging Open Threat Exchange (OTX) to Understand Spatio-Temporal Trends of Cyber Threats: Covid-19 Case Study

Cherqi, Othmane; Hammouchi, Hicham; Ghogho, Mounir; Benbrahim, Houda

doi:10.1109/isi53945.2021.9624677

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“…The evolution of cyber threats includes the rise of sophisticated APTs, often orchestrated by nation-state actors. Notable groups like APT28 and APT29 have been implicated in cyber espionage campaigns targeting critical infrastructure, emphasizing the geopolitical dimension of cyber threats (Cherqi et al, 2021;Mwiki et al, 2019). Also, recent years have witnessed a surge in ransomware attacks targeting critical services such as healthcare and municipal systems.…”

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Emerging Trends in Cybersecurity for Critical Infrastructure Protection: A Comprehensive Review

Sontan Adewale Daniel,

Samuel Segun Victor

2024

Comput. sci. IT res. j.

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As critical infrastructure becomes increasingly interconnected and digitized, the need for robust cybersecurity measures to safeguard essential systems is more pressing than ever. This review article explores the dynamic landscape of cybersecurity for critical infrastructure, focusing on emerging trends, current challenges, and future prospects. The historical overview delves into the evolution of cyber threats, emphasizing the need for adaptive security measures. Key components of critical infrastructure are examined, elucidating the specific challenges each sector faces. The current state of critical infrastructure cybersecurity is analyzed, with a spotlight on frameworks that guide organizations in bolstering their defenses. The heart of the review explores emerging trends in cybersecurity, covering artificial intelligence and machine learning for threat detection, IoT security, blockchain applications, and advancements in cloud computing security. Challenges and threats on the horizon, including advanced persistent threats and quantum computing implications, are scrutinized to provide insights into potential vulnerabilities. Keywords: Cybersecurity; Critical Infrastructure; Artificial Intelligence; Internet-of-Things; Blockchain.

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Section: Evolution Of Tactics and Techniques Used By Cyber Adversariesmentioning

confidence: 99%