Cyber security has been an elephant in the business rooms for quite some time now. With Data running the show for businesses, unethical hackers have evolved to come up with different ways to steal as much data as they can through unimaginable techniques. However, when it comes to digital, no company in today’s time can afford to not have a digital presence, or refrain from automation. Every domain, be it education, medicine, banking, ecommerce, travelling or manufacturing, to name a few, has gone digital and will continue to grow their digital engagement for success. The only way to be safeguarded from digital threats is knowing the enemy and being prepared to face them by taking all the necessary preventive measures.
In this 2- blog series, we discuss regarding the most prevalent Cyber threats in the market today and different ways of cyber security. To begin, it is foremost essential to identify these threats and know their functioning and effects.
We have curated a list of cyber risks that businesses should keep a check on, in order to stay safe. From the most common ones, to advanced hacking techniques, read along to find out what they are:
Virus:
One of the most common risks that attacks data on the system through illegal files installations, viruses lead software to behave differently and, sometimes, even shuts them down altogether. Viruses can encroach on any system through installations from unidentified sources or through corrupt file transfers.
Worm:
A Worm is a stand-alone malware that does not require a host program in order to spread. It spreads copies of itself in different devices and ends up damaging data on the device as it replicates.
Spyware:
A Spyware is a form of criminal malware that is used to spy on the user and get access to the user’s activities. Spyware is designed to enter digital devices, gather confidential user data and behavior, and forward it to third-party companies without the knowledge and consent of the user.
Pharming:
A term created by combining ‘Phishing’ and ‘Farming’, Pharming is a DNS software that mimics a legitimate website in order to get access to private information such as passwords, account numbers, etc. Users are made to log in to a scam website, which looks genuine, and their confidential data is captured for different malpractices.
Phishing:
Phishing is a practice where users receive emails redirecting them to scam websites that work towards obtaining personal information such as credit card details and user login credentials.
Botnets:
Botnets are a group of computers controlled by an attacker, for criminal purposes that provide entry to private networks and connections. Short for ‘Robot-Network’, computers in the botnet are also used as interim hosts to spread and affect more computers, to increase the network.
Adware:
With the increase of digital ads, adware has become a menace for internet users, where in they are automatically redirected to display advertisements, that generate revenue for the owners.
Ransomware:
Ransomware is a type of malware that locks users’ access to their files by encrypting data, and then demands payment for decrypting the data and restoring access.
Spoofing:
Spoofs are emails sent from fraudulent accounts, masking them as legitimate, in order to gain confidential information from users.
Malware:
Malware is a malicious software that gets installed on machines or networks, unknowingly, and performs criminal activities for a third-party.
It is essential to be aware of the above-mentioned malpractices in order to steer clear from the cyber threats and keep the cyber security of businesses safeguarded. These cyber threats can mean huge losses for businesses, be it financial or otherwise, and can lead to leaking of private and confidential data in the wrong hands. This makes it necessary for businesses to have a strong cyber-security process in place. IT experts like Saransh Inc helps businesses to set up their data security using the most advanced and up-to-date solutions.
To know how Saransh can keep your business safeguarded from potential cyber-threats, write to us at info@saranshinc.com.