How Dangerous Is Malware Hacking And How To Prevent It?
The most serious malware that had rocked the cyber world globally not a very long time ago was ransomware. Ransomware had affected n number of small and large businesses, leading to a massive monetary and data loss. But the problem of malware hacking has increased instead of decreasing after it was recognized as one of the leading threats that hackers use to hijack a company. The most dangerous kinds of malware alongside ransomware that are spreading like a wildfire and giving security experts sleepless nights include the following.
- Cryptojacking
- Mobile malware
Other than these malware types, hackers also extort data and money by exploiting the business supply chains.
Having said that, there are ways to contain the malware epidemic from affecting your company. Only if you’re careful enough to adopt the security methods given below that your business will be less likely to fall under a malware attack.
- Use Phishing Filter Tools
Phishing and spear phishing allow hackers to secretly spread serious malware in the security system of a company. The malwares are kept hidden in the phishing emails and links on malicious websites. Once clicked, the malware zooms out in the system, giving hackers a window to steal data and money. Thus, use phishing filter tools so that all the suspicious websites are automatically blocked out.
Educating the staff about the dangers of using tools outside of the secured system that the company provides is yet another trick to reduce the chances of a malware breakout.
- Use Antivirus Software
Legal antivirus software can identify the malware as much as harmful viruses like a trojan horse. Thus, you must have it installed in your system at all times.
Yet another precaution that you must undertake is upgrading the antivirus software by installing new updates whenever available. This is necessary because antivirus is software in itself. And just like any other software, even antivirus has bugs. Thus, if not upgraded from time to time, the antivirus can work as a source to allow entry to hackers instead of stopping them. So, be careful with whatever software you use.
- Give All Devices Password Protection
DVR and all the devices connected to it should all be given unique passwords to keep them safe from hackers. Yet a few ignored areas that when left open can compromise the entire security system of the company are given below.
- Unprotected Wifi with open access to outsiders can lead to router hacking
- Pirated and obsolete software have abundant bugs and malware because no one works towards fixing those vulnerabilities. Having them in your system is an open invitation to hackers
