There was a time when businesses around the world only had to lock their doors and put up a fence to keep intruders out. Now, since technology has significantly advanced over the last few decades, companies have to get a lot more creative when it comes to protecting their organization, finances, and personal information.
Here is what we can expect to see throughout 2019 and beyond when it comes to global cyber security:
- Expect more data breaches, exposures, and leaks — Throughout 2018, there was an increase in data leaks and exposures. Criminal hackers were able to easily gather information and data that’s not protected with security measures… not even passwords. Even though many businesses will look to IT support and IT services for cyber protection, it’s important that they remain diligent on their own end; setting passwords and being extremely careful when opening attachments and surfing the Internet.According to The Sun, the Middle East and Africa will likely see the first attacks in the theft and use of biometric data of 2019.“As more biometric systems for user identification and authentication are being implemented by various financial institutions in META (Middle East, Turkey, and Africa), 2019 will see criminals exposing vulnerabilities in passcodes, touch ID sensors and facial recognition,” said Fabio Assolini, senior security researcher at Kaspersky Lab. “While many financial organizations consider these emerging biometric-based solutions to improve security over current authentication methods, biometric data will increasingly be used to steal sensitive information.”
- U.K.’s tech growth could suffer — As a result of Brexit, the U.K.’s departure from the European Union, there won’t be any trade or immigration deals in place, which will immediately hurt tech startup companies and the industry as a whole. This will make it more difficult for businesses to implement top-of-the-line technology in order to keep their digital information safe. Organizations will need to be aware at all times of digital activity and consult with IT support professionals to address any potential threats.
- Artificial intelligence cyber threats — Machine learning will likely change the way industries deal with digital threats, but it will also make certain attacks more difficult to detect.“I believe we will see an increase in attackers utilizing AI and machine learning as a means to make their attacks more difficult to detect or prevent,” added Manuel Corregedor, COO at Telspace Systems.
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