October-Cyber Security Awareness Month

As threats to technology and personal data become more frequent, the President of the United States and Congress have declared October to be Cybersecurity Awareness Month since 2004. This initiative encourages people to protect their online safety.

Cybersecurity awareness teaches people about the sneaky tactics employed by cybercriminals, how they can be simple targets, how to identify potential threats, and what they can do to protect themselves from these pernicious dangers.

Protecting systems, networks, and programs from cyberattacks is the practice of cybersecurity. Data in computer systems is altered, manipulated, blocked, deleted, or stolen by cyber attackers who disable, destroy, disrupt, or control the systems.

The various forms of Cyberattacks and how to prevent them?

There are many types of cyber attacks happening in this world. People can better defend themselves against threats by being aware of the various attack types.

The different types of attacks are as follows.

• Malware attack

?Malicious software executes unauthorized actions on the victim’s system. Types of malware include computer viruses, worms, Trojan horses, ransomware, spyware, and adware.

By using firewalls and antivirus software, these attacks can be stopped. People should be cautious about clicking on unknown links and update their computers regularly.

• Password Attack

It's a kind of cyberattack in which hackers try to gain access to a password-protected computer, account, or file. Typically, it is accomplished with the aid of password-cracking or password-guessing software.

These attacks can be avoided by creating a strong password with alphanumeric characters. Use different passwords for various logins, and change them frequently.

Increasing the account's security is another way to stop these attacks. Two-step authentication and verification add an additional step to confirm that it is you, preventing access to your account even if a hacker steals your password. To confirm the identity, an OTP will be sent via SMS.

Passwordless login is another method to thwart these attacks. Businesses and apps can send an OTP to customers' mobile devices instead of a password to enable a secure login.

• Denial-of-Service

Denial-of-Service (DoS) attack is an attack meant to shut down a machine or network, making it inaccessible to its intended users-Service Attack. The most common method of attack occurs when an attacker floods a network server with traffic. In this type of DoS attack, the attacker sends several requests to the target server, overloading it with traffic.

To prevent these types of attacks, run a traffic analysis to identify malicious traffic.

Understand the warning signs like network slowdowns, intermittent website shutdowns, etc. At such times, the organization must take the necessary steps without delay.

• Phishing Attack

Phishing attacks involve the practice of sending fraudulent communications that appear to be from a trustworthy source. It is usually done through email. The intention is to steal sensitive information like credit card numbers and login credentials or to infect the victim's computer with malware.

Phishing attacks can be prevented by carefully examining the emails you receive. The majority of phishing emails contain serious mistakes like spelling mistakes and formatting differences from emails from reliable sources. Regularly change your passwords and use an anti-phishing toolbar.

Another strategy for preventing attacks like debit and credit card spoofing is two-factor customer verification. In order to validate the customer, the bank will send an OTP.

• Man-in-the-middle attack

Man-in-the-middle (MitM) attacks, also known as eavesdropping attacks, happen when intruders intervene in a two-party transaction. Once the traffic has been interrupted, the attackers can filter and steal data.

By being aware of the security precautions in place on the website you are visiting, you can avoid MitM attacks. Use encryption on your devices when utilizing public Wi-Fi networks.

Role of SMS OTP in cyber security

OTP is one of the buzzwords in terms of cyber security. It is a one-time code sent to customers’ phones to verify them.

OTP sent by SMS is the most reliable form of verification. The business can send the code instantly, and the customer can verify themselves quickly. Since the validity of an OTP is only for a few seconds, SMS is the most effective channel to send it.

The D7 Verifier API adds an additional layer of security to safeguard your business and applications, ensuring verified transactions and secure logins

Our verification API adds the extra layer of security your company needs in the world of today's cyber threats. It is extremely easy to integrate D7 Verify into your workflow. To best meet the unique requirements of your business or institution, you can easily customize our feature-rich and intuitive API.?

By automating the entire OTP generation and authentication process with our system, you can ensure convenience and security at once. Our lightning-fast delivery guarantee ensures that the OTP will arrive on the user's device within 15 seconds, allowing for quick completion of the verification.

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