Most people are unaware that cybercrime rates are increasing each day. These cyberattacks come in many forms, from phishing sites, fake-news from “click-bait” threads, fake COVID-19 applications that are often overlooked by people online, and many more.
These attacks aren’t just simple click-bait tactics, for they’re packed with dangerous ransomware that could infect your device immediately.
So, here’s every risk to cybersecurity that you should know, especially amidst the current COVID-19 pandemic today.
There might be possible delays in Cyber-attack detection and response, and we should be worries about it!
It’s true that almost all of us aren’t prepared for this kind of pandemic. Why is why it’s hard for cybersecurity teams to face this global crisis while also battling cyber criminals and their attacks all at once.
This is one of the reasons why there’s a potential delay in identifying or detecting cyber-attacks. With this in mind, anything negative from the effects of these cyber-attacks could happen, like a security breach in huge corporations and businesses, an increasing number of phishing scam sites, and the increasing amount of victims each day.
It doesn’t stop there! For cybercriminals are also devising ways to pose threats online by making their attacks almost undetectable! Like disguising ransomware as COVID-19 related applications that most end-users download nowadays. It’s because most fund donations are run by applications that collect money, which is why it’s targeted by most criminals online.
The risks are sky-rocketing, as these criminals are looking for different ways to steal data and even money from the public, by using the COVID-19 as their front. These attacks are becoming more vicious by day as long as these threats remain undetected for the time being.
Another risk that we should be worried about is physical cybersecurity exposure.
Not all people have the luxury to afford permanent power and internet access, which is why most employees who are working remotely are forced to go to public facilities that offer free electricity and free public internet access.
This type of behavior may potentially expose confidential information through a security breach, which is set up by cybercriminals.
Working on public places, amidst the current pandemic, should be restricted, and facilities should strengthen up their cybersecurity to ensure that confidential or sensitive information remains safe.
Bottom Line
The COVID-19 pandemic is truly changing our workstyles, especially today. This is why we should always make sure that we’re protected with cybersecurity programs that will ensure the safety of our information online.
Cybercriminals are capitalizing on this crisis, which is why we need to act vigilantly online and avoid downloading suspicious programs that are related to the COVID-19 pandemic, for they may be one of the ransomware traps set by cybercriminals.
The fight against the COVID-19 is a joint effort from everyone. By maintaining proper cybersecurity strength within our devices, we are reducing the number of cybersecurity breaches day by day.
We should always remain alert in times like this, for our safety depends on our actions, especially today.
