{"id":7745,"date":"2022-10-28T13:10:37","date_gmt":"2022-10-28T09:10:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cudoo.com\/blog\/?p=7745"},"modified":"2023-01-06T18:21:25","modified_gmt":"2023-01-06T14:21:25","slug":"whats-business-without-security-biggest-online-threats-in-2022","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cudoo.com\/blog\/whats-business-without-security-biggest-online-threats-in-2022\/","title":{"rendered":"What\u2019s Business Without Security? Biggest Online Threats in 2022"},"content":{"rendered":"

Cybersecurity is an essential aspect of today\u2019s digital era, as the number of attacks keeps increasing yearly. We saw an <\/span>increase in cyber attacks by 15% in 2021<\/span><\/a> compared to 2020. And this trend is unlikely to decline unless businesses start taking safety measures.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

While enterprise corporations might be able to take such a hit, small businesses can face bankruptcy after a cyber attack. But don\u2019t worry – we\u2019ve got you covered with a few safety measures that will prevent or limit cyber attacks. But the first step toward a safe working environment is familiarising yourself with some of the most common cyber threats.<\/span><\/p>\n

Phishing<\/span><\/h2>\n

Phishing is the most widespread cyber attack as it is easy to execute. If you look at the <\/span>phishing attack statistics<\/span><\/a>, you\u2019ll find that billions of spam emails are sent daily to lure another victim. The attack consists of a fraudulent message that will draw you into clicking a link or downloading a file. Afterward, a virus will infect the victim\u2019s device.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Another tactic is luring victims to input their login details to fake websites with identical designs. One example is an email with disturbing news from your bank. But once you open the website and use your credentials, they will automatically be sent to the hacker.<\/span><\/p>\n

Malware, Ransomware & Other Viruses<\/span><\/h2>\n

Catching a virus on a personal PC is not a big deal if you use it for leisure activities. You may lose some data, but a clean windows installation and password changes will eliminate it. However, many businesses can\u2019t afford to face a ransomware attack. Ransomware is a malicious program that will encrypt all files on your device until you pay a ransom to get a key for the encryption.<\/span><\/p>\n

Malware is another malicious program that intends to exploit your PC and steal data. It can also give the attacker the power to control your computer. Yet there\u2019s a tricky part about malware. It can pop up as an ad on legitimate websites and start leeching the victim\u2019s passwords. The worst part is that people may not know about it until it\u2019s too late.<\/span><\/p>\n

Data Breaches<\/span><\/h2>\n

Cybercriminals are getting more and more creative regarding data breaches. It all started with simple SQL injections, where malicious code may be injected into a database to steal its contents. Yet, that\u2019s in the past, as most websites have protection against it. Nowadays, criminals use spyware to search for vulnerabilities in databases and exploit them. But first, spyware has to infect your network using phishing, which we discussed above.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

A data breach can lead to various unfortunate situations. First, your company\u2019s data may get leaked along with everyone\u2019s passwords. Second, your customers\u2019 data may get leaked, resulting in hacked accounts across multiple platforms.<\/span><\/p>\n

How to Stay Protected?<\/span><\/h2>\n