Intelligent CIO Middle East Issue 18 | Page 22

COMMENT KASPERSKY LAB IDENTIFIES RANSOMWARE ACTORS FOCUSING ON TARGETED ATTACKS AGAINST BUSINESSES Recent research from Kaspersky has highlighted how cybercriminals are adjusting their targets from private individuals to corporates and scaling up in terms of financial demands. With potential compensation, this is viewed as far more profitable and lucrative opportunity. 22 INTELLIGENTCIO www.intelligentcio.com