{"id":5496,"date":"2021-02-01T17:22:14","date_gmt":"2021-02-01T17:22:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cmitsolutions.com\/pittsburgh-south\/?p=5496"},"modified":"2023-02-10T13:43:30","modified_gmt":"2023-02-10T19:43:30","slug":"cyber-security-threat-trends-of-2021","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cmitsolutions.com\/pittsburgh-pa-1035\/blog\/cyber-security-threat-trends-of-2021\/","title":{"rendered":"Cyber Security Threat Trends of 2021"},"content":{"rendered":"

With the global COVID-19 pandemic, there has been a shift in how businesses approach and conduct business. Shifting to work from home operations for many employees, there is a unique set of cybersecurity<\/a> challenges business owners can expect to face as we transition into the new year.<\/p>\n

As employers rushed to get their workers safe and acclimated to their work-from-home environments, cybersecurity fell to the wayside for many. With time to adjust to the new remote routine, businesses have now taken the time to rethink their security strategies and adapt to the latest threats they face and the many new ways cybercriminals have to infect their networks and steal their company data.<\/p>\n

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With 2021 in full swing, we expect to see cybersecurity continue to evolve, even in a post-COVID-19 world, with cybercriminals ready and waiting to take advantage of the next crisis, making it crucial to keep your company one step ahead.<\/p>\n

Threats to Watch for Post COVID-19<\/h3>\n

Cybercriminals and hackers have been adapting their techniques and tactics to help them take full advantage of cybersecurity’s current conditions and weaknesses. Many have used COVID-19 in scams such as phishing emails, using subject lines where they pose as COVID-19 updates or alerts about changes to work-from-home procedures, or fake updates about the government stimulus program.<\/p>\n

As pharmaceutical companies hope to deliver a vaccine this year, many cybersecurity researchers expect that cybercriminals will use phishing campaigns or malware to take advantage of vaccine developments. This could result in an interruption in vaccine supply chains and can cause confusion resulting in a brand-new type of cyber-threat during this pandemic.<\/p>\n

Ransomware and Inside Threats<\/h3>\n

Ransomware is likely to remain a major threat throughout 2021. According to an analysis by Group-IB, ransomware resulted in roughly over $5.6 billion in financial damage throughout the globe in 2020. Those committing these attacks have become better at infiltrating enterprise networks. This includes attacks on remote access interfaces such as VPNs and Remote Desktop Protocol. They use malware to get in and then botnets to spread the ransomware. This threat is likely to intensify in 2021 and will target any industry or government.<\/p>\n

As your company increases its use of mobile or remote workforces, your chances of an accidental data breach by an employee also increase. An employee may open a phishing email or unknowingly provide their credentials to a hacker. Incidents of insider threats are on the rise and are expected to increase through 2021. It is essential to ensure you have the proper employee monitoring and training in place to keep your data secure.<\/p>\n

Cybersecurity Solutions for 2021<\/h2>\n

For business owners looking for computer security in Pittsburgh, CMIT Solutions of Pittsburgh South<\/a> has the services you need to keep your data safe from hackers. We take a multi-layered approach to cybersecurity, starting with a strong network perimeter that includes active network management, a managed firewall, and periodic network inspections.<\/p>\n

We also provide proactive monitoring of all your systems, DNS filtering, and anti-spam protection. Our experienced staff will also invest in security training for your staff to provide you with the first and best line of cyber defense.<\/p>\n

Contact us today to learn more about how you can keep your company\u2019s data safe this year!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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