It has become clear that cybersecurity attacks are growing stronger each year, making it difficult for companies to protect their valuable assets against cybercriminals. With each new security measure implemented in large corporations, cybercriminals are finding a way around that still gets them to the end goal – breach the systems and steal the data.
It sounds like there is nothing we can do about it, other than focus on protecting our own devices individually. There is no doubt that cybercriminals are consistently coming up with new and smarter methods of hacking through some of the world’s most secure networks. Here are some of the ways hackers have managed to improve their strategies over the last couple of years!
#1 Use of AI
Artificial intelligence has proven to be a valuable asset in many fields from medicine to agriculture. Unfortunately, even cybercriminals have found a way to make use of this futuristic technology and make a profit off of its capabilities. Namely, cybersecurity experts have confirmed that AI will become an inevitable part of malware structure in the upcoming years. The use of artificial intelligence will make cybersecurity attacks a lot more difficult to defend against.
#2 Data Manipulation over Theft
There has been a significant increase in the volume of cybersecurity attacks where the data is being manipulated rather than stolen. The whole point of data breaches (in most cases) is for hackers to get their hands on quick profit with as little effort as possible. However, they have now realized that data manipulation is a much quicker and easier way to make that extra money. Manipulated data can not only hurt individuals but also cause serious reputation damage in large corporations.
#3 Ransomware Attacks Growing Stronger
Even though ransomware attacks have been around for a while, hackers are now taking them to the next level with crazy demands. This has become one of the major security threats in the last couple of years. Ransomware attacks have affected multiple fields and industries from private businesses to hospitals and even individual users. One way ransomware attacks are growing stronger is the fact that they are now spreading to Mac, Linux, and Android/iOS-based devices, which were previously considered safe from these types of threats.
#4 Cybercrime-as-a-service
Last but not least, hackers have found a way to make some extra profit and benefit their community at the same time through something known as cybercrime-as-a-service. Namely, the more experienced cybercriminals are now providing resources to those who are new in the game, thus making sure that new hackers learn valuable skills and still generate profit along the way. Many cybercriminals are selling their hacking tools and even knowledge to less-skilled individuals who took the same path. This will not only lead to an enormous growth of the cybercriminal community but it will also encourage the invention of new hacking methods that will be unknown to our security systems.
Conclusion
We are now in 2020 and the beginning of a decade that is going to bring numerous challenges in the field of cybersecurity. The best way to fight against this group of criminals is to spread awareness about the importance of security measures, as well as educate teams and individuals on how to keep their data and devices safe.
To start securing your devices, consider using a VPN and following the NIST cybersecurity framework for extra help along the way. With each individual taking care of their data and devices, we can impact the number of cybersecurity attacks that will take place in the upcoming year!
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