DIGITAL SECURITY(QUESTION 7)
- KEVIN LEKWADU - TRAILBLAZERS
- Oct 29, 2016
- 2 min read
QUESTION 7
DIGITAL SECURITY
In modern society the digital world has been very dominant and is proving to be future in all the worlds operations. It’s like as if individuals, companies, and government life is in the digital world, because now private information is stored on digital platforms, making digital security a serious necessity for individuals, companies and governments.
TOP 5 CYBER SECURITY RISKS IN 2016
Ransomware
The internet of things
Cyber - espionage
Increase in cyber theft
Insecure passwords
RANSOMWARE
This is a risk whereby hackers can infect your computer and demand for a ransom for you to be able to use it again. This is made easy for hackers because users don’t put passwords or the passwords put it in place is not strong. These risks can be mitigated and avoided by having very private and important files/information in separate folders or files with different codes/security passwords.
THE INTERNET OF THINGS
When devices are connected to the internet and they are at risk of personal information being hacked. Yet again users and device owners engage in unknown or untrusted sites in the net which puts them at risks of hackers. This can be avoided by having security codes especially to financial details and by doing research and enquire about things you see on the internet before engaging.
CYBER-ESPIONAGE
When information is obtained through the internet for use by the government. Deterrence is one way users can avoid cyber-espionage attacks, users can also make use of Malware and Virus removal Software, Treaties and Legal Options, Attack back and implement stronger online laws.
Cyber Theft
This is the stealing of financial information on the internet. Users make it easy for hackers as they do not put quality security passwords in place and they are quick to engage in internet transactions on the internet. Implementations of stronger passwords and set notifications on financial movements in the account and limiting the use of putting in passwords carelessly on the internet will help mitigate the issue.
INSECURE PASSWORDS
Easily obtainable passwords based on the user’s preferences or life, which are passwords frequently used. Users are providing personal financial information on a regular to financial institutions which puts them at risk to hackers. Users are lazy to pay special attention to emails received from identical emails as they just assume it is from their financial institutions and they can be easily fooled. Hackers can also call and ask for personal questions. This can be avoided by outing strong unique passwords in place and not carelessly sharing personal information.
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