In terms of geography for attacks on critical sectors, the United States bore the brunt of attacks (61%), followed by the United Kingdom (6%) and Canada (5%).

Consumer discretionary was the second most targeted sector in March, with 124 attacks. This was a significant decrease of 55% (278 attacks) for consumer discretionary compared to February.

Industrials regained the top spot for the most targeted sector in March. It accounted for 25% of all attacks in March and experienced 150 attacks in March.

Global median dwell time was 5 days when adversaries notified (notably in ransomware cases).

High tech (10.6%) was the 3rd most targeted industry.

Healthcare (9.3%) was the 5th most targeted industry.

Financial (17.4%) was the #1 targeted industry.

Global median dwell time was 26 days when external entities notified.

Europe was the second most targeted region in March. Europe accounted for 27% of attacks and experienced 162 attacks.

Government (9.5%) was the 4th most targeted industry.

Business and professional services (11.1%) was the 2nd most targeted industry.

Global median dwell time was 10 days when organizations discovered malicious activity internally

South America took fourth place with 7% of attacks (39 attacks) in March.

North America remained the most targeted region in March. North America accounted for 48% of total global attacks and experienced 290 attacks.

The Global median dwell time rose to 11 days in 2024, up from 10 days in 2023.

75% of all global cases took place in North America and Europe combined in March.

Asia took third place with 14% of attacks (83 attacks) in March.

Financial (17.4%) was the #1 targeted industry.

High tech (10.6%) was the 3rd most targeted industry.

Retail organisations have weathered a 15% increase in cyber incidents since 2024.