Trend Micro Protects Tunisia from over 49 Million Threats, According to Annual Cybersecurity Report

The company's report highlights a significant escalation in global threat detections, demonstrating a 55% increase, and a surge of 242% in blocked malicious files.

May 7, 2023. Tunis, Tunisia - Trend Micro Incorporated (TYO: 4704; TSE: 4704), a global leader in cybersecurity, today announced the findings of its annual cybersecurity report, which revealed a significant 55% increase in global threat detections and a massive 242% surge in blocked malicious files in 2022.

a global leader in cybersecurity, today announced the findings of its annual cybersecurity report, which revealed a significant 55% increase in global threat detections and a massive 242% surge in blocked malicious files in 2022.

Titled "Rethinking Tactics", the report highlights concerning trends that have significant implications for the future of digital security. It emphasized that threat actors indiscriminately targeted both consumers and organizations across all sectors, making 2022 a challenging year for cybersecurity professionals.

In Tunisia, in particular, Trend Micro solutions detected and blocked over 44 million (44,047,526) email threats, prevented more than 500,000 (557,782) malicious URL victim attacks, and over 20,000 (20,413) URL hosts. In addition, more than 2 million (2,111,934) malware attacks were identified and stopped.

“In today's dynamic business environment, technological advancements bring both opportunities and challenges. The digital landscape's complexity has led to a surge in cyber threats that can undermine a company's operations and compromise sensitive data,” said Ashraf Serag, Country Manager at Trend Micro Egypt and North Africa. “To effectively address these risks and secure their digital infrastructure, businesses need to have a thorough understanding of their vulnerabilities and adopt a multi-layered security approach. At Trend Micro, we are dedicated to equipping companies in Tunisia with the necessary tools and expertise to navigate the ever-changing cybersecurity landscape and accomplish their digital transformation objectives.”

Furthermore, the report highlighted an increase in failed patches adding extra time and money to corporate remediation efforts and exposing organizations to unnecessary cyber risks. Also, Webshells were the top-detected malware of the year, surging 103% on 2021 figures, while ransomware groups rebranded and diversified, with LockBit and BlackCat being the top ransomware families of 2022.

To address the current attack surface, Trend Micro advises organizations to take a proactive approach by conducting thorough assessments and securing their digital infrastructure. As part of its commitment to enhancing cybersecurity in Tunisia, the company aims to support the country's efforts and stay at the forefront of the fight against cyber threats.