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How to Battle the Top 3 Global Cyber Threats?

By CIO Applications| Friday, August 02, 2019
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Cyber ThreatsOrganizations need to implement robust monitoring and security measures to prevent cyberattacks and secure their networks.

FREMONT, CA – The emergence of digitalization, although a significant boon to the technological world, has led to the inception of cyberwar between business enterprises and hackers. Cyberwar has birthed several threats, including malware, ransomware, phishing, and endpoint hijacking. The cyber threats have evolved rapidly over the years, often maintaining an edge over the antimalware measures employed by organizations.

Phishing

 

are one of the hardest detect since they are disguised as daily emails from known sources. The fraudulent emails are often designed to hoodwink users, manipulating them to install malware on their devices. The malware enables hackers to access the digital tools of victims. The objective of phishing attacks is to steal confidential user data, including credit card numbers and login credentials.

Organizations can leverage intelligent solutions to block malicious emails and secure the email gateways, thus reducing user exposure to cyberattacks. Cybersecurity enterprises are developing solutions designed with the capabilities of identifying breaches. Organizations can also create awareness among its employees through training and simulation regarding phishing attacks.

Ransomware

Ransomware is software designed by cybercriminals to encrypt data on their target systems. It grants access to users in exchange for ransom. It usually demands bitcoin and uses digital keys to secure and grant access to the hostage files. Ransomware attacks can range from negligible nuisances to organizational lockdowns.

Regular patching and updating of operating systems are one of the most efficient methods of preventing ransomware attacks. Organizations should also create backups of all their systems on the network to mitigate the damage. Installing reputable antimalware solutions also go a long way in preventing ransomware attacks.

Endpoint Attacks

Endpoint attacks are often caused by hackers trying to gain access to the broader network through endpoint devices. The entry point devices can be smartphones, computers, laptops, and fixed-function devices leveraged in organizations. The endpoint attacks can also affect shared folders and server systems.

Organizations can prevent endpoint attacks by incorporating robust security solutions in their endpoint devices. Several cybersecurity enterprises offer security software designed to protect endpoint devices from internal and external threats, including malware, data theft, and data disruption attacks. Setting up efficient endpoint monitoring solutions will enable organizations to monitor and secure their connection activity and identify potential threats.

Check out: Top Endpoint Security Technology Companies 

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