Cyber Security Vulnerabilities

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Cyber Security Vulnerabilities

• 4 Emerging Vulnerabilities To Know

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Introduction

• Cyber security is an industry that is constantly
  in flux. As new technology becomes available
  particularly internet connected technology
  attackers have more points of access into
  critical systems and networks. Forward-thinking
  companies must always re-analyze the landscape to
  detect upcoming threats and put the proper
  protections in place.

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Cyber Security Vulnerability Vectors

• In recent years, we have seen new technology that
  leads to a number of new channels become
  increasingly common vectors of attack. Social
  engineering and phishing have made their way into
  the common vernacular as attackers seek to find
  their way into systems through human error. As
  your company looks for emerging cyber security
  vulnerability vectors to protect themselves
  against, keep these four emerging threats in
  mind

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Social Engineering Vulnerabilities

• Social engineering and human error present the
  single biggest threat to companies in 2017. In
  fact, 60 of enterprise companies were targeted
  by social engineering attacks within the last
  year. As cyber security automation practices get
  better, attackers are increasingly relying on
  social engineering to make their way into systems
  and networks.

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Different Methods of Social Engineering

• Phishing is the most popular method of social
  engineering. A phishing attack typically involves
  tricking the user into entering sensitive
  information by mimicking another popular website.
  
• Another commonly used attack, which is in part
  social engineering, is ransomware. Ransomware
  attacks take control of your device and demand a
  ransom to remove the damaging software.

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Mobile Malware Vulnerabilities

• Mobile malware is becoming an increasingly
  serious threat to organizations of all sizes.
  With each passing year, more people are on
  mobile. In fact, the total time spent in front of
  a mobile device is on track to surpass TV-usage
  in the early 2020s. In 2016, there were more than
  125,000 separate mobile banking trojans
  discovered. Proper training for employees and
  industry-standard mobile cyber security measures
  can go a long way to protect your company against
  mobile threats.

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Cloud Vulnerabilities

• Storing data in the cloud is a pretty sensible
  thing for a company to do. Most cloud providers
  offer solid security, allowing companies to
  reduce their data storage costs significantly.
  However, the one downside of storing important
  business data in the cloud is that it makes it a
  very valuable target for hackers. Cloud service
  providers come under attack increasingly often.

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Internet of Things Vulnerabilities

• In 2017 there are more than 6.5 billion connected
  things in the world. Care sensors,
  refrigerators, pacemakers and security systems
  around the world are accessible to would-be
  attackers. This expansion should give companies
  concerned about increases in security threats.
  The Research firm IDC is predicting that by 2018,
  two-thirds of all organizations will experience
  some kind of internet-of-things security breach.

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Conclusion

• Staying ahead of the rapidly changing
  attack-types can reduce cyber security
  vulnerabilities for any organization but can be a
  difficult task. Many organizations are still
  trying to adequately protect themselves from
  todays technologies. However, with some forward
  thinking and a willingness to invest, companies
  can put themselves in a better position. Keep an
  eye on these four channels as they continue to
  emerge and as threats through them become
  increasingly commonplace.

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References

• https//www.siemplify.co/blog/cyber-security-vulne
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• https//www.siemplify.co/blog/5-colossal-cyber-sec
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• https//www.siemplify.co/blog/ransomware-attack-st
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• https//www.forbes.com/sites/louiscolumbus/2016/11
  /27/roundup-of-internet-of-things-forecasts-and-ma
  rket-estimates-2016/3130e6c4292d