2022 annual cybersecurity report: Trend Micro blocks over 12mln cyber threats in the Sultanate of Oman

2022 annual cybersecurity report: Trend Micro blocks over 12mln cyber threats in the Sultanate of Oman

Muscat, Sultanate of Oman - 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. 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 Oman, in particular, Trend Micro solutions detected and blocked over 3 million (3,284,958) email threats, prevented 2.5 million (2,524,312) malicious URL victim attacks, and 20,488 URL hosts. In addition, 4.8 million (4,895,508) malware attacks were identified and stopped. "Technology continues to rapidly evolve, presenting both opportunities and challenges for businesses. With the increasing complexity of the digital landscape comes a growing number of cyber threats that can compromise operations and data. To stay ahead of these risks, organizations need to take a proactive approach to cybersecurity and invest in the latest threat intelligence solutions," said Assad Arabi, Managing Director, Gulf and Emerging Markets at Trend Micro. "By understanding their vulnerabilities and implementing