The number of cybersecurity incidents reported by US federal agencies rose 9.9 percent year-on-year (YoY) in 2023 to a total of 32,211. Of the total, the majority were classified as "improper usage" followed by phishing and malicious emails.
Despite the increase in incidents, none ranked higher than 'medium' on the National Cyber Incident Scoring System. Most incidents were categorized as 'highly unlikely' to affect society, highlighting the need for improved prevention measures.
Brute force attacks on networks and services showed a significant increase in incidents, emphasizing the importance of strengthening defenses against such vectors.
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