The world of cybersecurity is constantly changing, with new threats appearing every year.
At the same time, cybersecurity companies find that there are still some well-known threats that remain relevant due to their complexity or even their simplicity.
Heading into 2023, these are the most prominent threats that professional cybersecurity services see as being the main vulnerabilities businesses must watch out for and protect themselves against.
1. Malware
Malicious software or malware remains at the top of the cybersecurity threat list, as there are so many versions of it to protect against.
Viruses, worms, and other infections can be injected into computer networks extremely easily without the right network security that can prevent those infections and detect the presence and activity of malicious applications.
2. Phishing
Another simple, yet prominent threat recognized by cybersecurity companies is phishing attacks via emails and suspicious websites.
Learning to recognize fraudulent sites and emails is the key to eliminating these threats and the damage they can cause when someone inadvertently provides hackers with the data they seek by clicking on one of those suspicious links.
3. Ransomware
The most significant and costly type of malware out there, ransomware has cost companies billions of dollars in ransoms and liabilities, a number that keeps rising.
Reports from cybersecurity services show that there was a 33% increase in attacks in 2022 alone, with attacks becoming more prevalent and more costly every day.
Designed as scripts that encrypt a network to make it inaccessible without paying a ransom, prevention requires an investment into cybersecurity protections that monitor network activity and can thwart suspicious scripts before they deploy.
4. Employee Vulnerabilities
Employees remain a top cause of cybersecurity breaches in businesses today.
From poor training on how to recognize threats and poor compliance with security protocols to employees physically injecting codes into company networks, the people who have access to business IT is a huge source of security problems that must be remedied with better training and more secure access tiers.
5. Third-Party Hacks
Another significant threat reported by cybersecurity companies as affecting countless businesses is hacking through third-party channels.
Companies that entrust third-party vendors, supply-chain companies, and others with their business data must ensure those companies are operating with the same tight security as they use.
Hacks on third-party providers are still a business liability.
6. Multi-Layer Security Issues
Cybersecurity services see the failure to use multi-layer security or the right types of security as yet one more cause of security failures that leave companies vulnerable to cyber threats.
Firewalls, monitoring and interception software, access tiers, multi-factor authentication, and more are all necessary; however, they must also be applied in the right ways to provide the degree of protection that is necessary to stop various types of threats.
7. Cloud Security
Lastly, a common mistake that many businesses make is assuming their cloud server is secure.
Cybersecurity experts warn that data breaches are common, so cloud services should always include encryption.
Businesses must work only with cloud providers that can verify encryption or implement it on their own.
Stay Safe In 2023 with Professional Cybersecurity Services
Knowing that these and other security threats lurk waiting to attack, it is essential that companies partner with a professional cybersecurity service to protect their networks and prevent security attacks.
Companies must only collaborate with cloud service providers that can validate encryption or put it into place on their own.
Experienced cybersecurity companies can analyze their client’s networks and develop a highly effective plan to prevent the more prevalent and common hacks heading into the new year!
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