| | December 201819CIOReviewThe cybersecurity landscape is changing daily as hackers continue to find ways to circumvent the latest technologies, presenting threats that could jeopardize the existence of your organization with the click of a mouse. As the persistence and sophistication of cybercriminals increases exponentially, cyber risk and information security becomes a constant struggle for business leaders. While it is impossible to predict the future of cybersecurity, examining the trends that have made a significant impact in 2018 can help to strengthen the posture of your organization. Mal-Mobile Devices Because people are increasingly using smartphones in place of their desktop or laptop computers, and the information stored on these devices is extremely appealing to hackers, mobile malware is one the fastest growing attack vectors today. Mobile malware is malicious software, specifically built to attack mobile phones or other wireless-enabled devices and can collapse the system or exploit data. With the rapidly developing nature of these technologies, ensuring the safety and security for mobile devices is progressively difficult and mobile antivirus programs are often ineffective due to this swift evolution. As a result, it is critical that organizations that allow the use of mobile devices for business purposes have a robust mobile device management policy in place and regularly train employees on best practices. The Face of Ransomware is Changing. Are You Ready?Ransomware is constantly developing, and its resurgence is making it increasingly difficult for organizations to detect and prevent. Additionally, cybercriminals are choosing their targets more carefully, even examining an organization's financial statements before submitting ransom requests, so they can receive the highest payment possible. There are several routes ransomware can use to enter a computer, with the most common being social engineering attacks, including phishing. However, hackers are increasingly breaking into computers and deploying ransomware manually through Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) attacks. RDP is regularly used by businesses as a way in which the IT department can access a user's computer to solve issues without being physically present. However, these cybercriminals are using RDP and running ransomware in the same way a user would run Word or other applications. To best protect your organization from ransomware, it is important to routinely update your operating system, browsers, and, plugins. It is also wise By Robert Olsen, MS, MBA, CISSP, CISMSenior Managing Director, AnkuraIS YOUR BUSINESS READY FOR THE CHANGING CYBERSECURITY LANDSCAPE?CX INSIGHTS
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