The number of cyber attacks has increased dramatically in recent years. They seem to have become a normal part of life in the digital world. Alarmingly, hackers are not only carrying out attacks, but even offering them as a service for a fee. Companies that can respond effectively to phishing, DDoS, ransomware and other threats have a significantly higher chance of survival.
The most common threats and defences against them
One of the most common types of cyber attacks is phishing. It involves fraudulent emails and uses so-called. social engineering. Attackers often disguise their emails as important notifications from the bank, a request for a software update or as contest prizes, in order to obtain sensitive user information. They do not shy away from the corporate environment either, attacking employees using fake emails from “technical support” or companies with well-known names. The answer to this type of attack is thorough employee training and subsequent caution when opening emails.
Another common type of attack that makes a server unavailable to users by overwhelming it with a huge number of requests is known as distributed denial of service (DDoS). These attacks can have catastrophic effects, for example on the operation of e-shops and damage their reputation.
Ransomware, or blocking access to data, is another dangerous type of attack. It is even linked to a financial ransom demand. These attacks can cripple a company for days and lead to serious financial losses.
According to a survey by Dell Technologies’ Global Data Protection Index, a survey of 1,500 responses from global IT executives found that 90% of companies faced a cyberattack by 2023. The average cost associated with attacks and related incidents increased year-on-year from $0.66 million to $1.41 million, or more than $32 million. In about half of the cases, such an attack prevented companies from accessing data, and the weak point was the companies’ own employees. What can you do for your cybersecurity now?
Prevention as the key
You can effectively defend against cyber attacks by taking preventive measures:
- IT infrastructure security: use of firewalls, antivirus software and other security tools.
- Regular software updates: install new operating system and software updates.
- Employee training: informing employees about cyber threats and establishing protocols for detection and prevention.
- Data backup: continuous and regular backup of important data in multiple locations.
- Crisis plan: establish and regularly test procedures for a rapid and effective response in the event of an attack.
Don’t be intimidated by threats such as phishing, ransomware or other forms of attacks on your business. Be vigilant, be prepared and take precautions. We are here to help if you need us.
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