In the second quarter of 2024, the percentage of ICS computers encountering malicious objects decreased globally, showing a decrease compared to both the previous quarter and the same period in 2023. Despite some regional variations with slight increases in a few areas, the general trend was a decrease in malicious activity across various industries. Kaspersky's protection solutions blocked a wide range of malware families, with a significant rise in ransomware incidents
The report also highlighted the categories of malware used for initial infections, next-stage malware like spyware and ransomware, self-propagating malware such as worms and viruses, and less prevalent threats like AutoCAD malware. The main sources of threats remained the internet, email clients, and removable storage devices, emphasizing the ongoing importance of cybersecurity measures for industrial automation systems. ```https://securelist.com/industrial-threat-landscape-q2-2024/113981/