Cyberthreats evolve with such a pace that it has become increasingly difficult to stay on top of newly emerging threats. Read our blog to find out what’s been happening in the world of cybercrime and how you can protect your business from becoming another statistic.
While most of the cybersecurity incidents we hear about are related to major organisations that does not mean that smaller businesses are not targeted.
To combat this rise, cybersecurity specialists are in high demand, and it is predicted that by 2025, there will be 3.5 million unfilled cybersecurity jobs globally (Cybersecurity Ventures).
Over 560,000 new cyber threats are discovered daily and 81% of all UK businesses who suffer from a cybersecurity attack are SMEs. But 97% of businesses who suffer cyber crime could have been protected if they had a modern and comprehensive cybersecurity solution in place.
Cyber Crime Trends in 2024
In 2024 cybersecurity breaches have increased and have had a deeper impact on organisations. Here is a summary of the threat report including a detailed round-up of the fast-paced cyber security.
According to government statistics over 50% of businesses have experienced some kind of data breach in early 2024. The survey has shown that this is much higher, over 70% in the case of medium businesses and 74% in the case of large businesses. If you are unsure whether your organisation is cyber-secure, contact us to book a free online security audit.
Scam emails and messages that contain links to websites that prompt you to give out personal information are no longer isolated incidents. Phishing emails have become the most common type of attacks, and they are considered the most disruptive to businesses. As of January 2024, the number of reported phishing scams was over 29 million! And as AI evolves with staggering speed these emails become extremely sophisticated and more difficult to recognise but can cause enormous damage to organisations. To avoid being hacked
This is a type of malware that can stop you from accessing your device and data by encrypting your files. Then criminals demand a ransom in exchange for releasing your information.
Are highly effective way of breaching security by introducing malicious components to gain access and steal data from your extended network. The Cyber Security Government Strategy (2022 – 2030) has recognised the growing risk within this area and has set out a strategy to manage cyber security risks and minimise their impact. According to statistics, up to 40% of cyber threats now occurring indirectly through the supply chain.
If you want to store all your critical data in the Cloud, you must manage the risks. While storing all your information in the Cloud has its benefits it also makes it easier for hackers to get into your server and target all your information. To discuss Cloud security measures with us, contact one of our advisors today.
The Internet of Things (IoT) is a network of interconnected devices that exchange data with other IoT devices and the Cloud. There are pros and cons of using IoT but you have to ensure that your connections are secure. GPS trackers, ‘smart’ wearables and other IoT devices can hold valuable data but often don’t have robust security software. Hackers can filtrate through one vulnerability and manipulate all the data.
The growing number of cyber threats and breaches is resulting in increased costs for many businesses and for SMEs with smaller budgets the financial strain is even larger.
The following statistics are based on the most recent UK Government Cybersecurity Breaches Survey 2024.
As a positive sign that businesses are taking cybersecurity more seriously the survey shows that the use of cybersecurity measures has increased compared to 2023:
According to the National Cyber Security Index (NCSI), Poland has the most robust cybersecurity.
The NCSI measures a country’s ability to prevent cyberthreats and manage cyber incidents. As of December 2023, the 5 countries with the highest scores on the NCSI are:
Syn-Star is here to help to make sure that your business is safe from cyber crime. Here are some tips that will help you stay cyber aware:
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Agnes is Syn-Star’s expert content writer, she has Master’s degree in English Literature that provides a strong foundation in writing and critical thinking of everything she does.
Qualifications: Masters in English Literature
In-house training: HubSpot SEO, WordPress Training.
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