Sri Lanka continues to face rising wave of malware and phishing cyber threats

AS Sri Lanka advances its digital transformation agenda, the nation is confronting a rapidly escalating wave of cyber threats.

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The latest cybersecurity data from global leader Kaspersky reveals a concerning surge in malware infections and phishing attacks, putting individuals, businesses, and public sector entities at significant risk.

Globally, Kaspersky blocked over 302 million malware attacks in 2024 alone, while unique malicious web objects detected rose to more than 72 million. Phishing attacks, which trick users into disclosing sensitive information, increased by 26% compared to the previous year. Alarmingly, phishing attacks exploiting financial services and cryptocurrency themes surged by 83.4%.