2020 has taught us many things, including the importance of taking necessary precautions to keep ourselves safe and protected from threats. The year has been quite devastating to the global economy and financial sector and has altered our lifestyles and working conditions.
As the pandemic keeps gripping the planet, technology is evolving and so are cybersecurity threats. Cybercriminals have made their way into remote working systems, exploiting valuable corporate data and information. Recent research revealed that 90% of IT and cybersecurity leaders had experienced a dramatic rise in cyber-attacks. And 80% of them said that these attacks have now become more complicated and sophisticated.
Now the question is, what should you expect in 2021? Let’s look at four major cybersecurity threats that are forecasted to surge this year.
1. Pandemic-related Phishing Scams
Microsoft’s study revealed that pandemic-related social engineering and email phishing attacks have skyrocketed to 30,000 per day in the US. The cybercriminals have chosen the pandemic theme to the scam users.
The objective is to convince the users to click a link that’ll automatically hack the system and retrieve sensitive information.
2. More Ransomware Attacks
Ransomware activities are at an all time high. In 2021, ransomware is predicted to occur after every 11 seconds while users navigate through software applications and escalate their system’s vulnerability!
With cutting-edge AI technology employed by cybercriminals, next-generation ransomware may be able to effortlessly elude anti-malware and quickly spread within a network.
3. Cloud Software Breaches
Cloud computing is a network of connected computers, usually accessed over the internet to assemble, store, manage, and process data.
With more and more companies deploying cloud software systems, cybersecurity has become a stark challenge. While cloud software applications have impressive built-in security, users are responsible for configuring and integrating its settings to ensure secure navigation.
4. Targeted Attacks on Remote Devices
Stats show that over 4 million people were already working remotely before the pandemic. This number increased by 88% after the COVID-19 spread like wildfire.
Amidst all this chaos, cybercriminals found a new ways to attack software systems and databases. They discovered advanced and complex methods to access remote devices and desktops used by WFH employees.
Here are some shocking insights that’ll keep you on the edge when working remotely:
- Brute-force attacks are up by 400%.
- Half a millionZoom meeting accounts went on sale on the dark web.
- More than 90%of coronavirus-related domains are malicious.
- In March 2020, COVID-19 related email scams increased by 667%.
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