Cryptojacking has reached record highs this year as cybercriminals switch from government, healthcare, and education sectors to target the finance sector.
New research shows that despite falling digital asset prices, cryptojacking has reached record levels in the first half of 2022.on cyber threats by American cybersecurity company SonicWall, global cryptojacking volumes rose by $66.7 million, or 30% in the first half of 2022 compared to the same period last year.
Cryptojacking attacks targeting the finance sector skyrocketed 269% in the period, more than five times greater than the second highest industry — retail, which saw attacks increase by 63%.
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