In today’s society, people work very hard to survive and get decent pay for their work. Some are taught and trained from childhood. Some devote all their time and health to it. In most cases, people complain about their bosses or colleagues who interfere with their ideas and ideas, as well as spoil their mood. For example, this could include such professions as office worker, paper writer, teacher, journalist and many others. One way or another, almost everyone faces it. But situations like quarantine tear a person out of his normal routine, and many do not cope with it.
Today in the world there is a trend of cybercrime. Typically, cyber-attacks cause a company to shut down within six months of the intruders interfering with the system. How can you prevent such unauthorized intrusions and keep your company safe from cybercriminal attacks?
Cybercriminals Target
A time of rapid technological advancement is a platform for progress, but it can pose a danger to a company. This can be the spread and use of confidential information about the activities of the firm, unauthorized access to its assets, which not only causes material damage and damage to the reputation, but can also lead to the destruction of the business. This is actively used by cybercriminals.
Thus, 90% of their attacks are aimed at obtaining funds from organizations and withdrawing money to their accounts. Also valuable is obtaining customer data in order to use it for their own purposes or to sell the information to competitive companies. Enrichment is the main goal of criminals. So it’s not surprising that most cyberattacks target a company’s financial sector.
Network and equipment
A robust security system must be supported by robust security methods and continually updated. Often, top managers seek help from freelance IT auditors or set up their own department in the company to provide information security. The more layers of internal protection that can be provided, the better the chances of preventing possible threats. In-depth monitoring of websites for fraud, phishing, data abuse and potential attacks assesses the company’s current level of protection. IT audits identify all possible threats, analyze the biggest risks and vulnerabilities, address security gaps and ensure a high level of protection.
Although cyber risks may not only occur from the outside, cyber hygiene should be taught to company personnel to help employees increase their information security awareness.
Following basic cyber hygiene rules can become insufficient if the entire network is unprotected. The Internet connection is an open door for hackers, and any means of hacking must be covered by appropriate security protocols to avoid attacks and intrusions. The wi-fi connection also contains weak links that can be quickly eliminated with strong encryption in the transmission of data between offices, computers and other companies.
Security and cyber hygiene
Often the realization of the importance of security in a cyber environment comes after learning of an intruder entering a corporate system. Therefore, every employee should take care of security. The concept of cyber hygiene is used to simply explain the basic rules of behavior in the digital information space. It consists of two key pillars: the first deals with digital technology and the Internet, while the second deals with threat prevention and prevention. The concept of cyber hygiene refers to elementary rules of safety when working in the digital environment. These rules should be easy to understand and remember. After all, following them reduces the risk of cybercriminals interfering in a company’s system by 80%.
BEC attacks
The most popular threat that exists in the corporate sector is BEC (Business Email Compromise – an unauthorized person’s access to protected information) attacks. Malicious requests are received via email that launch viruses into the system. An ordinary email that does not arouse suspicion may contain dangerous links. These emails are mostly sent on behalf of management and “status” agencies (tax office, court, law enforcement agency, etc.).
An employee who is unaware and has a high occupation may open the files out of curiosity and download viruses onto the computer. Harmful files can be ransomware viruses, encryption viruses, etc. In order to protect yourself and the information contained in the digital media, you need to pay attention to the text and the name of the sender. Attackers often do not adhere to the rules of spelling and compose emails with noticeable mistakes.
Also don’t forget about the address of the link. All attachments should be checked for authenticity: Is it really possible for your executives to send the mentioned file? It is also important to pay attention to purely technical aspects: installing and configuring phishing traps, anti-virus software, and improving email filters.
Access to other people’s computers
Information can be collected not only via online services, but also due to the intervention of unauthorized persons. A device can be infected due to the user’s own carelessness. Approximately 85% of users do not have a basic computer security system – a password. And the data stored on the device can be accessed by anyone who enters the employee’s office.
It’s worth paying attention to what additional devices are connected to the gadgets. Other information storage devices (USB flash drive, disk, memory card) may already be infected, so it is almost impossible to notice when the virus ends up in the system. If there are no additional protection programs, the computer may not recognize the threat and data will be lost.
Do passwords really protect?
Having a password does not always guarantee that your data is secure. Most people use the same password for all their accounts. This makes it easier for attackers to get hold of any data. Today, in the age of digital technology, users should forget about small-character passwords, using the date of birth and consisting of simple sets of symbols and characters. It is necessary to replace them every three months and create authentic ones for each account.