The Importance of Cybersecurity Flashcards
who are main targets
Companies can be huge targets from ransomware too, as well as the Government, who are always a high-profile target for state-sponsored hackers.
every …. seconds occur cyberattack and av. perday
A cyberattack occurs every 39 seconds, with the average being 2,244 a day. Money is always a common goal for
what is common gaol for cyber attackers
Money is always a common goal for cyberattackers, as well as information that can lead to financial gain.
what is percentage breaches ?
According to Verizon research, 71% of breaches were financially motivated and 25% were espionage.
as an individual, need to make sure your security practices are up to scratch
Bad execution of these practices, such as providing weak passwords, makes your accounts and data easily accessible to hackers
the strongest passwords are
those that mix meaningless words, numbers, and symbols randomly. The longer and more complicated to remember, the better.
Cybersecurity and business
The average cost of a data breach remediation for a large company is around £20,000. That’s no laughing matter, and doesn’t even take into account the costly reputational damage that often follows a cyberattack.
what is estimate cybercrime damage next 2 years
This figure seems to be rising rapidly, with the global estimation of cybercrime damages increasing by £250 billion in the next two years
what is the harm of data breaches for small business
Data breaches like this can put smaller businesses out of action, potentially causing bankruptcy, redundancies, and maybe even putting you out of a job.
Cybersecurity and you
Every single piece of information you put on the internet could be discoverable. By providing information about yourself online, like your date of birth, your hometown, or the cinema where you’re currently watching a movie, you are opening yourself up to identity theft. Hackers can use this data for a number of malicious purposes.
How much full identity can be bought in dark web.
On the dark web and black market, a full identity can be bought for upwards of £850. Identity theft can take years to recover from, and create huge amounts of stress for those involved.
