Surge in long-lasting attacks: 35% exceeded one-month duration in 2024

According to the recent Kaspersky Incident Response analyst report, long-lasting attacks that persist for more than a month accounted for 35.2% of the total attacks in 2024.

The Kaspersky Incident Response analyst report offers detailed analysis of cyberattacks that Kaspersky investigated in 2024. It draws upon information from organizations that required assistance during security incidents and identifies emerging trends in threats across different industries and regions. This report serves as a valuable resource for organizations looking to improve their security operations and prepare for future incidents effectively.

The recent report indicates that the average duration of long-lasting cyberattacks, measured in median days, is a staggering 253 days. In response to these incidents, the median duration of incident response efforts was found to be 50 hours, showcasing the complexity and challenge in mitigating the impact of such attacks.

The primary impacts of long-lasting cyberattacks were identified as data encryption and ...