The Evolution of Old Favorites

We’ve been discussing numerous attack trends for years, including in our 2023 threat predictions report, noting how we expect
these fan-favorite tactics to evolve in the days ahead. For example, we’ve witnessed advanced persistent cybercrime become
more sophisticated and targeted, the rise of more intense turf wars occurring between cybercrime groups, and a shift in
how AI is used to support attacks. Below is a look back at some key 2023 predictions and our thoughts regarding how these
longstanding trends across the threat landscape will change in 2024 and beyond.

A new era of advanced persistent cybercrime

For the past several years, we’ve predicted that the growth of new vulnerabilities combined with more pre-attack activity among
adversaries would pave the way for the expansion of the CaaS market. Today, as cybercriminals and advanced persistent threat
(APT) groups continue working together (there are more on the dark web than ever), it’s safe to say our prediction came true.