Articles on cyber warfare have consistently seen cyberattacks as a first-strike weapon for attacking countries before or at least at the onset of a moving conflict. The speed with which these attacks occur and the difficulty in allowing for sufficient indications and warning for defenders to mitigate their intensity and volume successfully have bolstered cyberattacks as a legitimate capability for degradation, disruption, and destruction. Cyberattacks in a moving conflict are synonymous with a
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The coronavirus pandemic and lockdown have forced organizations to make dramatic changes over a short period of time. One of the biggest changes has been the shift to a remote workforce nationwide. Because of the abruptness and speed of that transition, proper cybersecurity has not necessarily been followed, prompting cybercriminals to level more attacks against remote workers, devices, and assets.
Based on a recent survey by security provider Keeper Security looks at the types of threats aime
Cyberattacks on Small to Medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are continuing at a relentless pace for 2020, with most data breaches coming from outside the organization. Cyber-attacks are up and average 75% since the Corona pandemic. Cybersecurity analysts believe hackers are specifically targeting these smaller firms because they know SMBs lack adequate resources and enterprise-grade security tools, making them easier prey than larger businesses.
A new report from Cisco counters this misconception.
Researchers say it is estimated that more than 70 percent of cyberattacks target hit small businesses, many resulting in the demise of the business.
Small and midsize businesses (SMBs) are often easy targets for hackers. A smaller company, with a limited cyber threat defense budget, is less likely it to use multi-layered defenses that block hackers in today’s cyber environment. SMBs often think they are protected with one layer of security, such as a firewall, anti-virus, or a simple backup.
