Top cyber threats in 2018

A new report from Verizon shows that ransomware attacks on retailers have doubled since 2017 and now target business critical systems.

1-Ransomware is the most prevalent variety of malicious software

2-The human factor continues to be a key weakness

3-Financial pretexting targets HR

4-Phishing attacks cannot be ignored

5-DDoS attacks are everywhere

6-Most attackers are outsiders

While safety cannot be guaranteed, proactive steps can be taken to help keep organizations from being victims. These are:

1-Stay vigilant

2-Make people your first line of defense

3-Keep data on a “need to know” basis

4-Patch promptly

5-Encrypt sensitive data

6-Use two-factor authentication

7-Don’t forget physical security