Is Your Business Prepared for Evolving Cyber Threats?

Security is an aspect of business that is constantly adapting and progressing. What worked ten years, or even two years ago may not be relevant in our modern security environment. What are some of the significant changes that your business can expect to see in the coming years? 

The information found here was collected from a study conducted by Cisco, which scrutinized the findings of 3,600 data security professionals from companies like Talos and other associates from all around the globe.

Malware is Becoming More Network-Based
Early strands of malware relied on the user clicking on a link to install it on the computer or device. However, these days malware is relying less on the user making a mistake and is instead becoming more network-based. Ransomware is a good example because it can infect a single device and spread to the entire network. Cisco even imagines that this strand of ransomware could take over the whole Internet.

Hackers Want More than Money
The ransom associated with ransomware was the vital reason why most hackers would utilize it as their attack of choice, as it nearly guaranteed that they could make a profit as a result of an attack. People are too afraid of losing their data, even on an individual level. Businesses would essentially be forced to pay or risk losing everything. However, the increasing trend is that hackers aren’t as interested in money anymore; they are interested only in the complete leverage they gain by pilfering this data and holding it hostage.

Threats are Improving at Avoiding Detection
Ransomware has begun to hide in encrypted traffic to avoid detection, which can make it significantly more difficult to identify and destroy. Moreover, via the use of cloud-based applications and services, any hacker can implement a command and control attack and hide it within normal traffic.

Internet of Things Devices can be an Issue
Devices that connect to the Internet have become a significant issue for many organizations, especially considering how fast they have been implemented. Internet of Things devices are often patched poorly, and they can produce backdoors that permit unauthorized access to your infrastructure. Also, IoT endpoints are just not secured properly, which makes them even more risky for your company network.

While security is a topic that is constantly evolving, Macro Systems can help your business adapt and change to the times. To learn more, call us today at 703-359-9211.