Every day, millions of users around the world are put at risk (well, every 30 seconds to be exact). Simply put, cybercriminals and their techniques are evolving.
But it’s not just traditional phishing scams that are wreaking havoc on a variety of businesses; spear phishing and CEO fraud now provide a much more damaging scope of attack.
#1 Your users lack security awareness
Without a doubt, the biggest door being opened for cybercriminals is the one labeled “security awareness.” The main cause of these attacks’ success is a lack of employee education on problems like ransomware and phishing. Users should be trained to be wary of any unexpected emails or scams that they may encounter on various platforms.
#2 Criminals are (unsurprisingly) following the money
Because of attacks like ransomware, where data owners are terrified of losing their files, victims are more likely to comply with the criminal’s demands without hesitation.
#3 You’re not performing sufficient due diligence
Simply put, businesses aren’t doing enough to lower the risks brought on by phishing and malicious software. There aren’t enough backup procedures in place, and it’s impossible to pinpoint which users are the weakest and need more instruction.
#4 Malware is becoming more sophisticated
The old (yet still very effective) method of tricking users into clicking harmful links will soon be supplanted by more sophisticated and difficult-to-avoid strategies.
Although many have predicted that this year will see the development of new threats, such as “randomworms,” there is certainly no major rush to diverge from the current malware techniques (self-replicating ransomware).
The time has come to fight ransomware and phishing attacks together. Contact Cegura Technologies right away to find out more about our cybersecurity services!
