Cyberspace is in danger!

Now you’ll definitely ask, WHY? and HOW?

As a result of the globalization, we all live in a digital world. The internet has become the major source which is all people can rely on. In the modern day, lots of people share most sensitive and private data through the internet, so now they all seek for highly secured network. Otherwise, it could be a huge threat to their privacy. Nowadays, some attackers are trying to get inside these networks and steal sensitive data. They may have their reasons. It can happen to a person, company, or individual. Those activities are known as cyber crimes and threats.

Are you one of those people who are eager to know about cyber threats and how to prevent it? Then here I am to clarify your doubts.

Top 5 cyber crimes

1. Phishing attacks According to the research data, this is the most successful (91%) cyber attack, in modern days. It will come through e-mails. Those e-mails are designed as very professional and valuable. And also it shows that those e-mails are coming from a trustworthy source or someone we know well. There might be some malicious links that can lead to malware downloading and also some requests to enter our private data. If you ask me, what you should do to prevent this cyber threat, I would prefer, you shouldn’t blindly trust every e-mail you’ve received. You should know about the security awarenesses and updates because from that knowledge you will be able to recognize the phishing e-mails simply. Now the technology is far too improved, so there are people who provide phishing training, from that you will be able to know the signs of a phishing attack and prevent you from being a victim.

2. Ransomware Ransomware is a kind of malware that is designed to encrypt some sensitive data, information, or files on a digital device. When it hits a machine the whole system would rely on it. Attackers are interested in this cyber-attack because if they steal some sensitive data or information that has a great value and a high demand payment, they will receive a high price in exchange. If we don’t back up our data, we have to give them whatever they request in exchange.

Personally, I believe that you should back up your data in a separate location because if you back up your data in the same location then it might be find easily by the attacker. I know that the data redundancy is a waste of memory space but it’s more secure. Safety comes first, isn’t it?

3. IoT(Internet of Things) Hacking

This describes the physical objects that are embedded in networks. It can be a sensor, a smart camera a smart bulb etc. All those objects connect through the internet. They are capable of collecting and exchanging data. There could be some important data. Because of that attackers are looking to hack those devices and steal the data. In my view, I would like to say that if you want to prevent this type of attack you shouldn’t save your passwords and other login credentials to those devices. It’s safe to keep it in your memory. You have to use a strong and unforgettable password. It will help you to keep your devices more secure.

4. Malware Malware is also malicious software that is capable of damaging or gaining access to a digital device. The attackers may have lots of reasons to use malware. It can be for money, to gain power, or to get some sensitive information. Malware has various types such as viruses, Trojans, Worms, Botnets, and Ransomware. All those threats are capable of spreading and corrupting files and also it can infect all the devices which are connected to the network through the infected machine. From this cyber threat, the attacker can take the authority of the machine. It seems to me that, to prevent these attacks, you should be aware of the e-mail attachments which you’ve received. And also you should avoid visiting suspicious and unnecessary websites. In my opinion, I would prefer to install the default anti-virus guard to secure your devices because it will keep your machine better than other anti-virus guards.

5. Website spoofing

Website poofing is also a major cyber threat in modern days. It has the capability of accessing your systems stealing money, data, and information, and spreading some malware as well. Those are designed as real websites, we cannot easily identify them. They may come up with a famous brand or company name, then they will create an attractive user interface and whenever a user clicks that fake website, the attackers will collect the user’s data and drop some malware files to the device as well. If you ask for a piece of advice I would prefer you should ignore the websites and links which are not related to your concerns. Legitimate companies are capable of contacting you in many ways. So try to avoid those websites and it will save your privacy and your valuable time as well.

To sum up the discussion, I would like to say this as my final point. As a company or individual, you should be capable of handling your responsibilities well. One day you will be a skillful IT professional who has lots of responsibilities but you have to prioritize the risks and keep focused on the updates. To prevent all those cyber crimes and threats you should know what’s next because before stop something you should know how to start.

I hope you’ve learned something interesting!