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In addition, over 200K (219,796) malware attacks were identified and stopped, while over 100 (115) online related banking malware threats were blocked. In Bahrain, Trend Micro solutions detected and blocked over 5 million (5,435,089) email threats, prevented over 670K (670,547) malicious URL victim attacks, and over 1K (1,122) URL hosts. The banking industry was disproportionately affected, experiencing a 1,318% year-on-year increase in ransomware attacks in the first half of 2021.
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They used Advanced Persistent Threat tools and techniques to steal and encrypt victims’ data. Ransomware remained the standout threat in the first half of the year as cybercriminals continued to target big-name victims. The report states that globally Trend Micro solutions blocked 40.9 billion email threats, malicious files, and malicious URLs for customers in H1 2021, with a 47% year-on-year increase. The report shares insights on the evolved threat landscape from the first half of the year and provides strategic guidance for leaders to protect their organizations in the digital economy. Manama, Bahrain, 16 November 2021 – Trend Micro Incorporated (TYO: 4704 TSE: 4704), a global leader in cybersecurity solutions, today released its Midyear Security Roundup for H1 2021: Attacks from All Angles. Ransomware remained the standout threat in the first half of the year as cybercriminals continued to target big-name victims ( MENAFN- Stallion Advertising) Trend Micro blocked 6 million threats in Bahrain: reveals its Midyear round up report for H1 2021