Cyberattacks Surge by 15% in 2024, Targeting Businesses and Critical Infrastructure

France's cybersecurity agency reports a significant rise in attacks, with small businesses, renewable energy sites, and telecom systems among the key targets.

• The French National Cybersecurity Agency (Anssi) recorded 4,386 security incidents in 2024, marking a 15% increase from the previous year.
• Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) were the most affected, making up 37% of ransomware attack victims, with financial and operational impacts highlighted.
• Hacktivist groups and state-linked actors focused on destabilization efforts, targeting renewable energy sites, government networks, and telecom infrastructure.
• Espionage-related cyberattacks, particularly attributed to Russian and Chinese interests, intensified, with telecommunications and satellite communications facing frequent breaches.
• Despite a wave of attempted attacks during the Paris 2024 Olympics, no significant disruptions were reported, reflecting successful preemptive security measures.

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