Guard Your Business from Cyber Threats

Deceptive emails or messages that trick users into providing personal information or clicking malicious links.

Example: In 2020, a phishing campaign impersonating the World Health Organization (WHO) targeted individuals with emails claiming to provide important COVID-19 information, tricking many into giving away their personal information.

Using easily guessable or reused passwords makes accounts vulnerable to unauthorized access.

Example: The 2012 LinkedIn data breach exposed 117 million hashed passwords. Many users had weak passwords that were easy to guess, leading to unauthorized access to their accounts.

Malicious software can infect devices, steal information, or lock files for ransom.

Example: The WannaCry ransomware attack in 2017 affected hundreds of thousands of computers worldwide. It encrypted user files and demanded payment in Bitcoin for decryption.

Concerns about how personal data is collected, used, and shared by apps and websites.

Example: In 2019, the Facebook-Cambridge Analytica scandal revealed that personal data from millions of users was harvested without consent for political advertising, raising concerns about how personal data is used.

Using unsecured Wi-Fi networks can expose users to data interception and attacks.

Example: In 2018, security researchers demonstrated how easy it was to steal data from users on public Wi-Fi networks, showing that attackers could intercept sensitive information like passwords and credit card numbers.

Manipulative tactics used to deceive individuals into divulging sensitive information.

Example: The 2011 RSA Security breach was initiated by a social engineering attack where employees were tricked into opening an email with a malicious attachment, compromising sensitive company data.

Unauthorized use of personal information to commit fraud or other crimes.

Example: In 2017, Equifax suffered a massive data breach, exposing personal information of 147 million people. Many victims faced identity theft as attackers used this data to open fraudulent accounts.

Failing to update operating systems and applications can leave vulnerabilities open to exploitation.

Example: The 2017 Equifax breach was partly due to unpatched vulnerabilities in the Apache Struts web application framework, which had a known security flaw that was not addressed in time.

Risks associated with lost or stolen devices, leading to potential data breaches.

Example: In 2020, a stolen smartphone containing sensitive banking information resulted in significant financial losses for a user due to lack of proper security measures like encryption.

Downloading apps from untrusted sources can introduce malware or other security threats.

Example: In 2021, researchers discovered malicious apps on the Google Play Store that masqueraded as legitimate applications but were designed to steal users' personal information.

Concerns about the security of payment information and personal details when shopping online.

Example: In 2020, the online retailer Shopify reported a data breach where hackers accessed the personal information of customers, leading to concerns about payment security.

Falling for misleading information that can affect personal beliefs or decisions.

Example: During the 2020 U.S. presidential election, misinformation campaigns spread false information about candidates, influencing public perception and decision-making.

Not enabling additional security layers makes accounts more susceptible to unauthorized access.

Example: In 2019, Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey's account was hacked because he had not enabled two-factor authentication, exposing sensitive information and leading to unauthorized tweets.

Using outdated or insecure web browsers can expose users to various cyber threats.

Example: In 2019, security flaws in the Chrome browser were exploited, allowing attackers to execute malicious code on users’ devices if they visited compromised websites.

Various online scams, including lottery scams, investment fraud, and romance scams.

Example: The "Nigerian Prince" scam has been around for years, where scammers impersonate wealthy individuals seeking assistance with transferring money, convincing users to send their own funds as "fees."