en vogue<\/em> for cybercriminals to use. These are the threats that you now see mentioned by name in the news. Let\u2019s review some of the primary threats that businesses face today before we review the lessons that we can glean from them.<\/p>\nPhishing is Still Popular, Particularly as a Way to Spread Ransomware<\/h3>\n
Phishing\u2014the use of deceit and deception to fool a person into granting a scammer what they want\u2014has proven to be unfortunately effective. This is also commonly used as a means of spreading ransomware. Ransomware is a distinctly nasty threat that encrypts its target\u2019s data until a ransom is paid under threat of deletion, with attackers now asking for an additional payment to not leak the data they initially encrypted. While neither threat is good, the combination of the two adds insult to your business\u2019 injury. You need to ensure that your team is prepared to deal with these kinds of threats (as we\u2019ll get into later).<\/p>\n
Identity Theft<\/h3>\n
Perhaps unsurprisingly, the recent financial assistance given to so many was a veritable smorgasbord of opportunity for cybercriminals. Between the pandemic assistance, unemployment benefits, and the data that was stolen from Facebook and LinkedIn, it isn\u2019t hard to imagine that identity theft cases could potentially rise.<\/p>\n
Poor Password Practices<\/h3>\n
Passwords, while the default protection for effectively every user account in existence today, aren\u2019t all that secure\u2014particularly when they are reused, or other shortcuts are taken that make them more convenient to the user but also make them easier for a hacker to crack. This makes it crucial that you and your team members are doing everything you can to use the most secure passwords possible.<\/p>\n
IoT and IIoT Attacks<\/h3>\n
While Internet of Things and Industrial Internet of Things Devices are undeniably useful in many ways, many of these devices are not built with sufficient protections in place. As a result, the presence of IoT\/IIoT could potentially leave your business vulnerable\u2014either by opening up a vulnerability in your defenses or by allowing data to leak out.<\/p>\n
Insider Threats<\/h3>\n
While we all like to think we can trust the people we\u2019ve hired to work for us, there are always going to be a few people who aren\u2019t above lashing out if they feel slighted or who take advantage of their position for their own exclusive benefit. Access controls will be key to helping to reduce the likelihood of such attacks.<\/p>\n
What Might Future Cyberattacks Look Like?<\/h2>\n
In a way, they\u2019ll likely look very similar\u2026 they\u2019ll just use different technologies and methods in practice. Deepfakes and artificially mimicked voices could be used to bypass access controls and stress-test a business\u2019 cybersecurity protections. Increased use of voice assistants (we\u2019re looking at you, Alexa) could lead to cybercriminals collecting data from these sources.<\/p>\n
In short, future cyberattacks will likely look a lot like what we deal with today, albeit a little worse and using different methods to collect information.<\/p>\n
What You Need to Do to Protect Your Business<\/h2>\nLock Down Your Hardware<\/h3>\n
And we mean<\/em> lock it down, both in terms of the cybersecurity software you have on it and around it on your network, and in terms of access controls and physical security. The obstacles between a cybercriminal and your resources need to be maintained and tested to ensure that, should you be targeted, the attacker will be motivated to seek out a different target.<\/p>\nEncrypt Your Data<\/h3>\n
Okay, so while you should be doing everything you can to prevent your data from falling into unapproved hands, encrypting it helps ensure that any data that is exfiltrated is effectively useless. Encrypting your data as it is being stored and especially transmitted helps to ensure that\u2014even if data is stolen\u2014it isn\u2019t actually breached.<\/p>\n
Teach Your Staff to Protect Your Business<\/h3>\n
It should come as no surprise at this point that cybercriminals will often try and take advantage of the users whom you have given data access to in order to steal it. Phishing attacks and the like are only too common, so it is important that your staff knows the risks and are well-versed in the procedures to help eliminate these risks. Incorporating a security-first mindset into your company culture will do a lot more than you might expect it to.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s clear that, as we increasingly turn to digital solutions and technology for more and more of our activities, cybersecurity will only become more important. Nexela is here to help put your business on the right foot moving forward. Give us a call at (215) 525-3223 to learn more about the cybersecurity tools and protections we can implement for you.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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