{"id":223,"date":"2024-03-21T00:05:00","date_gmt":"2024-03-21T00:05:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.yourtechupdates.com\/?p=2015"},"modified":"2024-03-21T00:05:00","modified_gmt":"2024-03-21T00:05:00","slug":"cyber-attack-stronger-faster-and-more-sophisticated","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nyetechnologysolutions.com\/?p=223","title":{"rendered":"Cyber attacks: Stronger, faster and more sophisticated"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"padding:56.25% 0 0 0;position:relative;\"><iframe class=\"fitvidsignore\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/922448549?badge=0&amp;autopause=0&amp;player_id=0&amp;app_id=58479\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture; clipboard-write\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;\" title=\"US - Tech update video ready to use\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p><script src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/api\/player.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>A new security report has revealed some alarming trends.<\/p>\n<p>First off, cyber attacks are becoming faster than ever. Breakout times (that\u2019s the time it takes for a criminal to move within your network after first getting in) have dropped significantly. We&#8217;re talking an average of just 62 minutes compared to 84 minutes last year.<\/p>\n<p>This is not good news.<\/p>\n<p>Not only are these attacks faster, but they&#8217;re also becoming more common. The report has identified a whopping 34 new cyber criminal groups, bringing the total to over 230 groups tracked by the company.<\/p>\n<p>And guess what? These cyber criminals aren&#8217;t sitting around twiddling their thumbs. They&#8217;re getting smarter and more sophisticated. The report highlights a new record breakout time of just two minutes and seven seconds. That&#8217;s barely enough time to grab a coffee, let alone mount a defense.<\/p>\n<p>But here&#8217;s the real kicker: The human factor is increasingly becoming the main entry point for these cyber attacks.<\/p>\n<p>They will try to get your people to click a link in a phishing email, which will take them to a fake login page. Once your employee enters their real login details, they have inadvertently handed them over.<\/p>\n<p>Or they pretend to be someone your team trusts. This is called social engineering.<\/p>\n<p>So, what can you do to protect your business from these cyber threats?<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Educate your employees<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Make sure your team is aware of the latest cyber threats and how to spot them. Regular training sessions can go a long way in preventing costly mistakes.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Implement strong password policies<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Encourage the use of complex random passwords generated and remembered by password managers. Use multi-factor authentication for an added layer of security (this is where you use a second device to confirm it\u2019s really you logging in).<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Keep your systems updated<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Make sure all software and systems are up to date with the latest security patches. Cyber criminals often exploit known vulnerabilities, so staying current is key.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Invest in cyber security software<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Consider investing in reputable cyber security software that can help detect and mitigate threats in real-time (we can help with this).<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Backup your data<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Regularly backup your data and store it in a secure location. In the event of a cyber attack, having backups can help minimize downtime and data loss.<\/p>\n<p>When it comes to cyber security, it&#8217;s better to be safe than sorry. If we can help you to stay better prepared, get in touch.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A new cyber security report has brought some bad news: Cyber attacks are getting stronger, faster, and more sophisticated. 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