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| Source |  AlienVault Blog |
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| Identifiant | 2895219 |
| Date de publication | 2021-06-09 10:00:00 (vue: 2021-06-09 11:05:49) |
| Titre | Are fraudsters using automation to execute mass cyber-attacks? |
| Texte | This blog was written by an independent guest blogger. As our digital world turns toward advances in automated technology to increase efficiency and productivity, cybercriminals are also learning how to execute mass automated cyber-attacks. According to the 2021 AT&T Cybersecurity Insights Report, most people are concerned about the security of various applications and 52% believe that these threats challenge the integrity of networks. With the increase in remote work and more tasks taking place online, there are more opportunities than ever before to become a victim of a cyber scam. Digitisation is pushing forward at a rapid pace which means leaving outdated security measures behind. Using automated security protocols can greatly improve your chances of recovering from a malicious attack. Detecting attacks is becoming more tedious and it requires a more advanced understanding of how cyber criminals and fraudsters execute mass cyber-attacks. Learning how to protect yourself from this kind of attack and use automated technology to your advantage is critical for personal networks, small businesses and large enterprises as more scammers are beginning to use new tactics. Why basic security may leave you vulnerable Bare minimum security efforts are often not enough to protect against a cyber-attack. It is common to take a reactive approach to cybersecurity, but mistakes like this only leave the door wide open for a major attack. Many people also believe that smartphones and other devices are not as susceptible to being attacked, but the reality is quite the opposite. Protecting all of your devices and not just your computer or network can make you less vulnerable to an attack. Small businesses and large corporations are both susceptible to being victims of a cyber-attack. And with remote work becoming somewhat the norm, more people are using their devices that could potentially put proprietary data at risk. There are many ways that small businesses can prepare themselves for a potential attack, and that starts with actively enforcing cybersecurity practices. Things as seemingly unimportant as strong passwords can have a big impact on the strength of your security efforts. If your company still uses on-premise hardware and software to back up important files instead of using the cloud, then that customer data could be more vulnerable to major malicious attacks. And with the rise in ecommerce, more personal payment data is being stored by companies. If this kind of information gets into the wrong hands, then not only are customers affected, but the reputation of your business could be ruined. It is also imperative that companies test their security protocols. Many businesses lack a proactive approach to cybersecurity. One quick and efficient solution to get around this is to rely on Dynamic Application Security Testing, or DAST testing, which is designed to scan your applications for vulnerabilities while they are running. Detecting attacks Cybercriminals and fraudsters use automated attacks similar to how legitimate businesses use automation to increase productivity. In order to make the most money and scam the highest number of people, automated technology is used to send out mass attacks that cast a wide net across many demographics and types of internet users. Detecting malicious activity was much easier in the past when there were less devices connected to the internet and computing was still very much about manual input. Now, hackers and scammers are better at covering their tracks, and better at using automation for harmfu |
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