Trend Micro annual roundup report warns of exponentially expanding attack surface

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 9 March 2023 – Trend Micro (TYO: 4704; TSE: 4704), a global cybersecurity leader, today announced a massive 55% increase in overall threat detections in 2022 and a 242% surge in blocked malicious files, as threat actors indiscriminately targeted consumers and organizations across all sectors.

To read a full copy of the report, Rethinking Tactics: 2022 Annual Cybersecurity Report, please visit: https://www.trendmicro.com/vinfo/hk/security/research-and-analysis/threat-reports/roundup/rethinking-tactics-annual-cybersecurity-roundup-2022

Jon Clay, VP of threat intelligence at Trend Micro: “The unrivaled breadth of Trend Micro threat intelligence* reveals 2022 as a year when threat actors went ‘all-in’ to boost profits. A surge in backdoor detections is particularly concerning in showing us their success in making landfall inside networks. To manage risk effectively across a rapidly expanding attack surface, stretched security teams need a more streamlined, platform-based approach.”

The roundup report reveals several interesting trends for 2022 and beyond:

The top three MITRE ATT&CK techniques show us that threat actors are gaining initial access through remote services, then expanding their footprint within the environment through credential dumping to utilize valid accounts.

An 86% increase in backdoor malware detections reveals threat actors trying to maintain their presence inside networks for a future attack. These backdoors primarily targeted web server platform vulnerabilities.

A record number of Zero Day Initiative (ZDI) advisories (1,706) for the third year in a row is the result of a rapidly expanding corporate attack surface and researcher investment in automated analysis tools, which are finding more bugs. The number of critical vulnerabilities doubled in 2022. Two out of the top three CVEs reported in 2022 were related to Log4j.

The ZDI observed an increase in failed patches and confusing advisories, adding extra time and money to corporate remediation efforts and exposing organizations to unnecessary cyber risk.

Webshells were the top-detected malware of the year, surging 103% on 2021 figures. Emotet detections were second after undergoing something of a resurgence. LockBit and BlackCat were the top ransomware families of 2022.

Ransomware groups rebranded and diversified in a bid to address declining profits. In the future, we expect these groups to move into adjacent areas that monetize initial access, such as stock fraud, business email compromise (BEC), money laundering, and cryptocurrency theft.

Trend Micro recommends that organizations adopt a platform-based approach to managing the cyber-attack surface, mitigate security skills shortages and coverage gaps, and minimize the costs associated with point solutions. This should cover the following:

• Asset management. Examine assets and determine their criticality, any potential vulnerabilities, the level of threat activity, and how much threat intelligence is being gathered from the asset.
• Cloud security. Ensure that cloud infrastructure is configured with security in mind to prevent attackers from capitalizing on known gaps and vulnerabilities.
• Proper security protocols. Prioritize updating software as soon as possible to minimize the exploitation of vulnerabilities. Options such as virtual patching can help organizations until vendors provide official security updates.
• Attack surface visibility. Monitor disparate technologies and networks within the organization, as well as any security system that protects them. It may be difficult to correlate different data points from siloed sources.

* It covers endpoints (Android & iOS, IoT, IIoT, PCs, Macs, Linux, servers), email, web and network layers, OT networks, cloud, home networks, vulnerabilities, consumers, businesses, and governments globally.

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About Trend Micro

Trend Micro, a global cybersecurity leader, helps make the world safe for exchanging digital information. Fueled by decades of security expertise, global threat research, and continuous innovation, Trend Micro’s cybersecurity platform protects hundreds of thousands of organizations and millions of individuals across clouds, networks, devices, and endpoints. As a leader in cloud and enterprise cybersecurity, the platform delivers a powerful range of advanced threat defense techniques optimized for environments like AWS, Microsoft, and Google, and central visibility for better, faster detection and response. With 7,000 employees across 65 countries, Trend Micro enables organizations to simplify and secure their connected world. www.trendmicro.com.hk.

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach – 9 March 2023 – Tia Lee (Lee Yu Fen), a global C-pop singer and fashion icon, expresses her love and support for the International Women’s Day 2023 theme on #EmbraceEquity and shares the success of the #EmpowerHer campaign. She launched a video on her Youtube Channel on 8 March to acknowledge the support from TikTokers across the world through #EmpowerHerDance. Tia hopes to express her blessings to women around the world. She hopes that every woman’s effort can be respected, and that they can not only be happy today but also be healthy, happy, and joyful every day. She voiced for women with her own music and performance, expressing her support and blessing to women through #EmpowerHerDance.

Last year, Tia initiated the #EmpowerHer campaign globally with the worldwide launch of the “Goodbye Princess” music video to generate donations to charitable organizations worldwide in support of women empowerment. One of the highlights was the #EmpowerHerDance challenge, where 16 KOLs across 15 geographies in the world have led the charge in this dance challenge to gain the attention of more than 158m followers globally, to support and empower fellow females. With all the worldwide support, “Goodbye Princess” music video has received record-breaking 100 million views on YouTube in just 20 days.

Tia is committed to continuing the faith of inspiring #EmpowerHer together, and #EmbraceEquity for all. Join Tia in celebrating the power of women and the importance of equity for all.

Official press materials:
Tia’s International Women’s Day Video https://youtu.be/I1Oi14yUgmA

Tia Lee Official Channels:
Instagram @leeyufen: https://www.instagram.com/leeyufen/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tialeeofficial/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leeyufentialee/
Weibo: https://weibo.com/u/1396928042/

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About Tia Lee:

Tia Lee (李毓芬), is a global C-pop singer and international fashion icon. In addition to being an award-winning musician and setting the record for the fastest C-pop music video ever to achieve a 100 million views, Tia appears frequently at major fashion shows. As a trend-setter, Tia has graced the covers of fashion, beauty and lifestyle magazines such as Vogue, Elle, Marie Claire, and shares her beauty and fashion tips through a number of Vogue’s social media channels.

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 9 March 2023 – This new monitor will make reality feel like a game.

Innovation has arrived in the gaming world, and along with it is the Philips brand Evnia, whose brand purpose is to create a playful, innovative, and welcoming environment in the gaming industry. While initiating a transformative shift in the gaming community through their message, Philips Evnia will also create positive change with their new monitor, Philips Evnia 42M2N8900, upon its release.

Introducing Philips Evnia 42M2N8900, OLED Gaming Display
Positive change is not all that Evnia is bringing to the table. The new monitor is part of the Evnia 8000 series; the highest quality of products that Evnia provides, and with that series comes unmatched features for a complete gaming experience. These features include but are not limited to: True 10-bit display for smoother color gradients, OLED display for stark contrast that delivers deeper blacks and a wider viewing angle, a fast refresh rate of 138 Hz, 0.1ms GTG and low input lag for quick responsiveness, DTS for an enhanced and immersive surround sound experience, and UltraClear 4K UHD (3840×2160) resolution for precise imaging and visuals that come to life. In addition, the new monitor boasts a 4-sided thin bezel, a 42″ screen, MultiView and built-in KVM for managing a dual PC setup, a USB-C port, adaptive sync, SmartImage game mode optimization, and a Height Adjustable Stand (HAS) for an all-around user experience.

The Ambiglow backlight, which is the hallmark of each recent Evnia 8000 series monitor and is exclusive to the Evnia brand, is also present in the Philips Evnia 42M2N8900, redefining the gaming experience by creating a self-adapting halo of light around the monitor. However, the three main features that make the Philips Evnia 42M2N8900 stand out are the 138 Hz refresh rate, low input lag, and OLED. These features can help gamers improve their gameplay performance, alongside allowing for a smooth gaming experience and vibrant imagery.

“I am very excited to announce the release of the new Philips Evnia model. At Evnia, we hope that this product will wow you with color,” Xeni Bairaktari, Global Marketing Lead of Philips Monitors and IT Accessories, said. “Along with the incredible gaming speed, this product has unmatched imagery. With the new OLED technology, gamers can experience a gaming world full of bright colors and impressive contrast.”

Gaming Beyond Innovation
With one of Philips Evnia’s goals for the Evnia 8000 series being to ‘game beyond innovation,’ OLED gaming sings true to that: It is innovative and dynamic. Ultimately, the Philips Evnia 42M2N8900 brings a larger screen, brighter colors, faster gameplay, and Philips Evnia’s exclusive Ambiglow feature.

With this new monitor’s impressive features and sleek design, Philips Evnia hopes to bring something new, and inclusive, to the table.

Philips Evnia 42M2N8900 Availability
The Philips Evnia 42M2N8900 will be available starting March and product availability may vary by country. Accessories built specifically to enhance the abilities of Evnia monitors be available after June 2023.

For additional information on Philips Evnia models:
https://www.evnia.philips

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About Evnia

Philips’ new gaming brand, Evnia, plans to “Reinvent the rules”. Designed for the modern gamer, Philips Evnia monitors slash stereotypes by providing more than just technical advantages, but also a sleek design that molds into any modern home environment.

At Philips Evnia, the goal is to make a monitor designed for everyone and anyone that aspires to be a gamer. With immersive features including the exclusive Ambiglow, gamers can personalize their surroundings and feel at ease when it’s time to game.

As new Philips Evnia models begin to launch throughout 2023, the only thing left for us to say is “Game on”.