What does Threat mean?
A threat, in the context of computer security, refers to anything that has the potential to cause serious harm to a computer system. A threat is something that may or may not happen, but has the potential to cause serious damage. Threats can lead to attacks on computer systems, networks and more.
Social-Media Attacks –The attackers identify and infect a cluster of websites they believe members of the targeted organization will visit. Cyber-criminals are leveraging social media as a medium to distribute a complex geographical attack called “water holing”.
Mobile Malware –The minimal mobile foul play among the long list of recent attacks has users far less concerned than they should be. Security experts have seen risk in mobile device security since the early stages of their connectivity to the Internet.
Modern technology and society’s constant connection to the Internet allows more creativity in business than ever before – including the black market. Protecting business data is a growing challenge but awareness is the first step. Cyber-criminals are carefully discovering new ways to tap the most sensitive networks in the world.
Technology with Weak Security – New technology is being released every day. More times than not, new gadgets have some form of Internet access but no plan for security.
Social Engineering – Cyber-criminals know intrusion techniques have a shelf life. They have turned to reliable non-technical methods like social engineering, which rely on social interaction and psychological manipulation to gain access to confidential data.
Lack of Encryption – Protecting sensitive business data in transit and at rest is a measure few industries have yet to embrace, despite its effectiveness.
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