Cybercriminals are improving their ransomware computer
viruses by exploiting weaknesses throughout different types of software and
applications available on the Internet. Hacks were ever-popular in 2021,
resulting in shutting down oil pipelines, food shortages, public water storage
tanks, elevated gas prices, governmental breaches, and much more.
Ransomware has become a national security threat, according
to Jen Easterly, director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security
Agency, “Everything is connected, everything is vulnerable, and the threat
actors are just getting more sophisticated.”
Since many people continue to work from home due to the
global COVID-19 pandemic, hackers are trying to exploit remote connections and
gain access to corporate networks. Bank information, passwords, and other data
can be used to hold accounts “hostage” by hackers.
Most businesses do not fully understand how exposed they
are, as cybercrimes typically go unreported. Though the overall number of
cybercrimes is not made public, a jump in notable metrics raised alarms for
many experts.
According to the Identity
Theft Resource Center, data breaches that took place within the first nine
months of 2021 were higher than the entire year of 2020 combined. The total
amount paid to hackers during the first six months of 2021 was $590 million, as
reported by banks and the like, according to the Department
of the Treasury. Previously, the highest total was $416 million, set in
2020.
And the threat from hackers isn’t only on your PC or laptop:
hackers are now targeting smartphone users worldwide. Two-factor
authentication, biometrics, and push notifications are going to be essential in
the fight against cybercriminals. Phishing is transitioning to mobile phones
through e-mail, text messages, and QR-code scanning.
To win the fight against hackers, consumers need to ensure
their information is encrypted and securely protected. Unfortunately, hackers
will continue to find ways to infiltrate our electronics and gain access to our
personal information.
Are you struggling to lock down all of your data? Contact
the experts at CPS today. We can help protect your devices from hackers and
ensure you are ready for potential threats.
Founded in 1994, Creative Programs
and Systems provides professional results
for all computer needs. We design, create, and code an array of custom software
programs and websites; offer top-notch digital marketing services including
enhanced Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and paid advertising; repair and
provide support for computers of both residential and professional nature;
build custom systems and servers, and offer secure data backups. Need assistance
or want to learn more? Call us at 810-224-5252 or
e-mail info@cpsmi.com.
Written by the digital marketing
staff at Creative Programs & Systems: www.cpsmi.com.
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