TECH TRENDS

Around the world , cyberthreats are on the rise , with attackers increasingly targeting organisations ’ most valued assets , necessitating businesses to ensure greater protection and smoother experiences for their users . ThreatLocker , a cybersecurity company developing tools for decades including programs for endpoint and network security , has outlined the best practices which organisations can implement when faced with common cybersecurity threats in 2023 and beyond .

Here are three best practices for common cybersecurity threats in 2023 :

1 . Phishing

Phishing is often defined as the fraudulent practice of sending emails or text messages purporting to be from reputable companies or colleagues to induce individuals or organisations to reveal personal information like passwords and credit card numbers .

Most recently , cybercriminals have resorted to deceptive phishing , an easier means of tricking someone into clicking a malicious link in a seemingly legitimate email . Deceptive phishing is an easier means of misleading employees into revealing personal identities , passwords and credit card details compared to breaking through computer defences .

As a best practice , ThreatLocker recommends providing staff with cybersecurity and phishing awareness training so they can identify and react to possible scams or phishing attempts . Employees should also turn on Multi Factor Authentication which provides a crucial layer of protection against phishing attacks .

After a phishing-induced malware incident in a client ’ s organisation , Neal Juern , President and CEO of Juern Technology , realised that there are too many threats that antivirus solutions and Endpoint Detection and Responses ( EDRs ) can ’ t stop . After implementing ThreatLocker ’ s Zero Trust protection platform , employees have less control , so threats can ’ t do as much damage as they used to within his organisation and that of his clients .

2 . Malware

Simply put , malware is any software that is specifically designed to disrupt , damage or gain unauthorised access to a computer system . Malware can spread when you install an infected program , click an infected link or open a malicious email attachment .

For example , trojan malware disguises itself as legitimate software to enter your system in a similar way that phishing emails impersonate trusted sources . It begins launching malicious agenda once it enters your systems .

With new reports revealing that over 30 million new malware threats occur each year and about 82,000 per day , it is likely that every organisation is at risk of being victimised .

As a best practice , ThreatLocker recommends that organisations first understand that the most frequent cause of malware is phishing . By implementing an e-mail filtering and protection system to reduce the number of phishing attempts that reach your mailbox , you can better

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