H1 2023 Threat Report

We are pleased to present the latest issue of ESET Threat Report, which brings changes aimed at making its contents more engaging and accessible. One notable modification is our new approach to data presentation: rather than detailing all data changes within each detection category, our intention is to provide more in-depth analyses of selected, notable developments. For those seeking a comprehensive overview of the telemetry data related to each category, we have included the full set of charts and figures in a dedicated Threat Telemetry section.

Another notable update is the change in publication frequency, transitioning from triannual to a semiannual release schedule. In this issue, we focus on the highlights of H1 2023, covering the period from December 2022 through May 2023. When comparing this period to H2 2022, we refer to the timeframe from June 2022 to November 2022.

In H1 2023, we observed trends highlighting cybercriminals’ remarkable adaptability and relentless pursuit of new avenues to achieve their nefarious goals – be it through exploiting