SINGAPORE, 15 December 2017
– According to a report released today by global cybersecurity leader
ESET, cybersecurity incidents and
risks are predicted to grow even further in 2018. The report titled “Cybersecurity Trends 2018: The Cost of our Connected
World” compiled by ESET security experts,
presents topics that will be of interest to everyone following an increase in,
and sophistication of, cybersecurity incidents in 2017.
The report focuses on ransomware, attacks on critical infrastructure,
malware and combating criminal activity, as well as the cyber threats posed to
electoral campaigns and data privacy.
malware and combating criminal activity, as well as the cyber threats posed to
electoral campaigns and data privacy.
While examining the ransomware revolution and the fact that many
companies are still prepared to spend large sums in ransom payment as opposed
to investing in their cyber defenses, the report warns that this unsustainable
trend is likely to continue in 2018.
companies are still prepared to spend large sums in ransom payment as opposed
to investing in their cyber defenses, the report warns that this unsustainable
trend is likely to continue in 2018.
Stephen Cobb, Senior Security Researcher at ESET, who predicted
increased attacks on critical infrastructure as a 2017 trend, anticipates
further threats to supply chains in 2018, saying:
increased attacks on critical infrastructure as a 2017 trend, anticipates
further threats to supply chains in 2018, saying:
“While many large companies appear
to be taking cybersecurity more seriously these days, with security teams
getting both the budget and the C-level backing required to do a good job, many
smaller businesses supplying goods and services to larger organizations are
struggling. That makes them an attractive target.”
to be taking cybersecurity more seriously these days, with security teams
getting both the budget and the C-level backing required to do a good job, many
smaller businesses supplying goods and services to larger organizations are
struggling. That makes them an attractive target.”
ESET’s successful collaboration with Microsoft, Europol and the FBI led
to the arrest of cybercriminals involved in the Gamarue botnet. In the report, ‘Doing time for
cybercrime: police and malware research join force’ demonstrates the importance
of security companies and law enforcement working together to contribute to
making the Internet a safer place for everyone, except cybercriminals.
to the arrest of cybercriminals involved in the Gamarue botnet. In the report, ‘Doing time for
cybercrime: police and malware research join force’ demonstrates the importance
of security companies and law enforcement working together to contribute to
making the Internet a safer place for everyone, except cybercriminals.
The vulnerability of elections was emphasized in 2017 as major voting
events took place around the world. Can votes cast by an electorate be tampered
with, and can an electorate be swayed in the run up to an election by
hacktivists working to change public opinion? Countries should invest in
preventative measures in 2018 to safeguard the digital security of the
democratic process.
events took place around the world. Can votes cast by an electorate be tampered
with, and can an electorate be swayed in the run up to an election by
hacktivists working to change public opinion? Countries should invest in
preventative measures in 2018 to safeguard the digital security of the
democratic process.
The General Data Protection Regulation(s) comes into force in May 2018,
replacing the Data Protection Directive and increasing the legislative concern
surrounding data privacy. In the report, ESET security expert Tony Anscombe
focuses on user-awareness of data collection, the risks faced by data collected
through the Internet of Things (IoT), and the significant fines for companies
that fail to protect personal data.
replacing the Data Protection Directive and increasing the legislative concern
surrounding data privacy. In the report, ESET security expert Tony Anscombe
focuses on user-awareness of data collection, the risks faced by data collected
through the Internet of Things (IoT), and the significant fines for companies
that fail to protect personal data.
Technological innovations and their use in 2017 have produced remarkable
possibilities in the digital world, while
also exposing users to new kinds of threats. This year we have seen
cybercriminals focus their attacks on sensitive and private information. 2018
is the year users need to increase their awareness of cyber threats and manage
their digital world more responsibly.
possibilities in the digital world, while
also exposing users to new kinds of threats. This year we have seen
cybercriminals focus their attacks on sensitive and private information. 2018
is the year users need to increase their awareness of cyber threats and manage
their digital world more responsibly.
To download the report, visit WeLiveSecurity.com or here.
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services for businesses and consumers worldwide. With solutions ranging
from endpoint and mobile security, to encryption and two-factor authentication,
ESET’s high-performing, easy-to-use products give consumers and businesses the
peace of mind to enjoy the full potential of their technology. ESET unobtrusively
protects and monitors 24/7, updating defenses in real-time to keep users safe
and businesses running without interruption. Evolving threats require an
evolving IT security company. Backed by R&D centers worldwide, ESET becomes
the first IT security company to earn 100 Virus Bulletin VB100 awards,
identifying every single “in-the-wild” malware without interruption since 2003.
For more information visit www.eset.com or follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter.
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