The latest FBI Internet Crime Report paints a stark picture of the cybersecurity landscape: in 2024, cybercrime losses skyrocketed to $16.6 billion, up from $12.5 billion the previous year — a staggering 32% increase. The implications for businesses are clear: reactive cybersecurity models are failing.
As reported by Dark Reading, the FBI received more than 880,000 complaints in 2024. Among the most costly attacks were those involving business email compromise (BEC), which alone caused over $2.9 billion in losses. These attacks typically don’t rely on brute force or malware but instead manipulate human behavior and exploit gaps in endpoint defenses.
The Status Quo: 'Detect and Respond' Is Too Little, Too Late
Most businesses continue to rely on the traditional "Detect and Respond" model — a reactive approach that waits until malicious behavior is identified before taking action. The problem? By the time a threat is detected, it's often too late.
Attackers are getting smarter. Many use AI-driven tools to bypass detection systems. Malware strains now morph on the fly, mimicking legitimate processes, while phishing campaigns have become nearly indistinguishable from genuine communication. Worse, even advanced EDR and XDR tools have blind spots — particularly against zero-day attacks, fileless malware, or sophisticated remote access tools.
Why It's Time for 'Isolation and Containment'
Rather than chasing threats after they breach the perimeter, it’s time to stop them from executing at all. That’s where the "Isolation and Containment" model comes in.
Unlike traditional endpoint solutions, AppGuard does not rely on detection. It blocks all unauthorized processes from executing, isolating and containing applications so malware — even if present — cannot launch, spread, or make system changes.
AppGuard's patented technology has a proven 10-year track record defending high-value government and enterprise systems, and is now available for commercial business use. It doesn’t need constant updates or cloud lookups to stop new threats. Instead, it simply prevents the malicious behavior that malware depends on.
A New Cybersecurity Standard for a New Threat Landscape
The FBI’s latest numbers confirm what many security professionals have long feared — the cybercrime surge is not slowing down. And every year, the cost of playing catch-up grows.
Small and medium-sized businesses are especially vulnerable. They may not have large IT departments or incident response teams, making prevention all the more critical. One compromised endpoint could lead to weeks of downtime, regulatory fines, and irreversible brand damage.
It’s time to evolve from the old paradigm of detecting and responding to threats after they happen. Businesses need protection that neutralizes malware before it ever activates.
Talk with CHIPS About Preventing These Incidents Before They Start
At CHIPS, we’ve seen firsthand how devastating cyberattacks can be — and how preventable they often are with the right solution. That’s why we advocate for AppGuard, the most effective endpoint protection strategy available today.
Don’t wait for your business to become the next statistic in the FBI’s report. Make the shift from "Detect and Respond" to "Isolation and Containment" — and stop cyberattacks before they start.
👉 Contact CHIPS today to learn how AppGuard can protect your business.
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