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Cybersecurity threats and prevention strategies
Feb. 5, 2025
As we enter 2025, cybersecurity is no longer an option, Oberman Law Firm pointed out in a recent newsletter.
Cyberattacks can have motives other than financial gain. Some cyberattacks focus on destroying or gaining access to critical data.
All businesses and individuals must be aware of the following types of typical cyberattacks:
1.) Malware
Cyber attackers use harmful software such as spyware, viruses, ransomware and worms known as malware to access your system’s data. When you click on a malicious attachment or link, the malware can install itself and become active on your device.
2.) Phishing
Phishing attacks rely on communication methods like e-mail to convince you to open the message and follow the instructions inside. If you follow the attackers’ instructions, they may gain access to critical data, such as credit cards, and they may also install malware on your device.
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3.) Spoofing
Cyber attackers will sometimes imitate people or companies to trick individuals into giving up personal information. This can happen in different ways. A common spoofing strategy involves using a fake caller ID, where the person receiving the call does not see that the number is falsified. Other spoofing methods include subverting facial recognition systems, using a fake domain name or creating a fake website.
4.) Backdoor Trojan
Backdoor Trojan attacks involve malicious programs that can deceptively install malware or data and open up what’s referred to as the “backdoor” to your computer system. When attackers gain access to the backdoor, they can hijack the device without it being known to the user of the device.
5.) Ransomware
Ransomware is malicious software that cyber attackers can install on your device, allowing them to block your access until you pay the attackers a ransom. However, paying the ransom does not guarantee the removal of the software, so experts often advise individuals not to pay the ransom if possible.
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