BlackBerry reports 40% increase in new malware used in cyberattacks (NYSE:BB)

BlackBerry (NYSE:BB) Tuesday released its latest Global Threat Intelligence Report, revealing that BlackBerry cybersecurity solutions detected and stopped 3.1 million cyberattacks (37,000 per day) in the first quarter of 2024.
Between January and March 2024, BlackBerry detected 630,000 malicious hashes, representing a 40% increase from its previous reporting period.
60% of attacks targeting industry were directed at critical infrastructure, including government, healthcare, financial, and communication industries, of which 40% targeted the financial sector, BlackBerry (BB) added.
Source: Press Release