Love it or hate it, technology is a crucial component that forms the foundation of every business in the modern-day. Scammers and other threats, hoping to capitalize on that, are constantly seeking new ways that they can exploit business’s IT for their own gain. No one seems to be safe from these risks as in recent years, large organizations, including Cex and the NHS, have fallen victim to the likes of data breaches and unauthorized access to financial accounts. Companies are more prone to cyber attacks having remote teams, specially when their employees work on shared WIFI or public WIFI. According to a remote work statistics 2021, published by VPNcompass.com, 90% of remote workers plan on working remotely for the rest of their careers. This data indicates the most of the companies are going to have remote teams forever and any one can fall victim of cyber crime.
While there is no doubt that cybercriminals are continuing to get smarter and develop new methods, there is also no doubt that businesses also need to put up a fight. This is why many opt to use the services of Cyber Security organizations such as PM&A Consulting. It’s these firms who stay on top of risks and identify new ones to keep businesses safe. So, with that in mind, here are some of the top computer security threats facing businesses in 2021.
Phishing Attacks
A phishing attack is a very common form of attack where a hacker will pretend to be someone that you trust, which could be your boss or bank. The way they do this is by emailing you from an address that looks very similar to theirs but is slightly altered.
The email will contain some form of link or attachment which will take you to a website where you will be required to put in some personal information. This will include your social security or bank account number. While it may sound inconceivable to provide bank details to a spontaneous email, these links and the reason behind requesting the information are always incredibly convincing, so much so that in 2019, phishing was responsible for 32% of confirmed data breaches and 78% of all cybercrimes.
Cloud Jacking
Another huge threat to a business’s computer security is cloud jacking, which is where a third party infiltrates cloud computing. Once in, this third party could manipulate the code, alter sensitive data, listen to employees’ conversations with one another, and take control of the entire cloud. This also gives hackers a good platform on which to create phishing emails. They would be able to upload fake memos, instructions, or other files that will trick employees into providing personal information.
Network Perimeter and Endpoint Security
Working remotely can be a big risk when it comes to having sufficient network perimeters and endpoint security. This has become especially prevalent recently due to the fact many more people are now working remotely due to the coronavirus pandemic. Remote work environments usually lack the security that comes with working in an actual workplace. Measures need to be taken in order to secure the computer network and its connections to the different computers that are being used as well as the various computers, phones, tablets, and servers.
Conclusion
There are many different threats that face organizations when it comes to computer security, such as phishing, cloud jacking, and insecure networks while working remotely. As such, it’s important that organizations utilize the services of Cyber Security firms to protect their sensitive data.
