A few of the major challenges for Cyber Security in the year 2013 is the increase of Exploit kits, an increase in treats which are faced by mobile device and an increase in the level of sophistication which is found in the various types of threats.
Exploit kits consist of extremely malicious programs and are an extremely profitable from of cyber security attacks. These kits specialize in identifying vulnerabilities and spreading malware in no time. As a result, it has been predicted that these Exploit kits shall be used increasingly due to their ease of deployment and also due to the speed in which they spread infection into computer systems.
The main impact of these Exploit kits can include but are not restricted to loss of data, theft of identity, financial fraud and diminished productivity in business. Lastly, the Exploit kits are expected to target the various types of mobile devices along with the MAC OS X and the Windows 8 due to their excessive popularity.
Mobile phones are an extremely attractive target for cyber crimes due to their adoption of the Near Field Communication for payment systems through mobiles. Practices such as bring your own devices also pose immense threats which can cause loss of company data, financial threats and noncompliance issues. Moreover, as the popularity of social media increases, more and more threats target and spread through social media sites such as Skype, Facebook and Twitter.
Lastly, cyber attacks has become extremely sophisticated in nature and are becoming more developed and complicated in order to escape detection. Older practices such as the Fake AV scams have also given way to to the more complicated Ransomware scams. These Ransomware scams completely lock down the device and hold all data hostage. They may even threaten to use legal action if the user fails to pay. As a result, the more unsuspecting users fall prey to such scams and end up paying to their demands in order to regain control over their machines.
The best way for individual users, businesses, corporations and organizations to protect themselves from these threats is by being aware of the dangerous trojans and malware. It is also extremely important for businesses to properly train their employees so that they can recognize virus attacks and avoid bringing malware into the corporate network.
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