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We live in a digital age, let’s face it. Our professional, personal, and financial lives have all begun to gravitate toward the internet, mobile computers, and electronic media. Unfortunately, as a result of this ubiquitous phenomena, we are now more vulnerable than ever before to harmful assaults, invasions of privacy, fraud, and other such annoyances.
That is why cybersecurity is such an important component of a safe and well-organized digital environment. Hackers, cyber crooks, and other fraudsters are kept at bay by cybersecurity. But how well do you know cybersecurity? With this article, we’ll help you improve your cybersecurity awareness. We’ll go over topics like why cybersecurity is important, what types of threats are out there, the best security measures, and what you can do as an individual to be more secure when using the internet.
What exactly is cyber security, and why is it so important?
According to recent statistics, cybercrime has cost the world $2 trillion so far this year. According to Cybersecurity Ventures, damages would reach $6 trillion by 2021, forcing a global investment of around $10 billion in cyber-security measures by 2027 to protect against these catastrophic losses.
But it isn’t just large corporations and organisations that are affected. Phishing scams, ransomware assaults, identity theft, data breaches, and financial losses are all common occurrences for everyday consumers. According to a Netscout report, hacking an internet-connected gadget, such as your smartphone, wristwatch, on-board automotive computer, smart television, and home management systems, takes just five minutes.
This means that as we become more reliant on the internet, we will require better cybersecurity in all forms. But first, let’s take a look at the competition. Hackers have a full kit of tactics at their disposal when it comes to breaking into your system. Consider the following example: DoS (Denial-of-Service) Attacks
Hackers flood a network with requests in order to consume all available capacity. DoS assaults are frequently intended to be more of a nuisance than anything else. MitM (Man-in-the-Middle) Attack
When hackers intrude into a two-way communication, this is known as a phishing attack. They can steal data once they’ve gained access.
Attacks by Phishers
Phishing is a method of getting people to give hackers access to personal information by sending them bogus emails and text messages. It is one of the most common types of attacks, particularly on the general population. Malware
Spyware, ransomware, worms, and viruses are examples of this type of attack. These assaults are frequently delivered via email or downloads from questionable websites. Attack through SQL Injection
Hackers typically use a weak website search box to inject malicious code onto a SQL-using server. Once carried out successfully, the hacker gains access to information that would otherwise be restricted.
Attack on Passwords
It’s exactly what it says on the tin. Hackers attempt to get network access by cracking a password, which is usually a badly chosen one.
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Tarun Taunk
Editor-In-Chief
