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    CYBER SECURITY

    What is Cyber-Security?

    Cyber-security is the practice of defending computers, servers, mobile devices,


    electronic systems, networks, and data from malicious attacks. It's also known as
    information technology security or electronic information security. The term applies in a
    variety of contexts, from business to mobile computing, and can be divided into a few
    common categories.

     Network security is the practice of securing a computer network from intruders, whether
    targeted attackers or opportunistic malware.
     Application security focuses on keeping software and devices free of threats. A compromised
    application could provide access to the data its designed to protect. Successful security begins
    in the design stage, well before a program or device is deployed.
     Information security protects the integrity and privacy of data, both in storage and in transit.
     Operational security includes the processes and decisions for handling and protecting data
    assets. The permissions users have when accessing a network and the procedures that
    determine how and where data may be stored or shared all fall under this umbrella.
     Disaster recovery and business continuity define how an organization responds to a cyber-
    security incident or any other event that causes the loss of operations or data. Disaster recovery
    policies dictate how the organization restores its operations and information to return to the
    same operating capacity as before the event. Business continuity is the plan the organization
    falls back on while trying to operate without certain resources.
     End-user education addresses the most unpredictable cyber-security factor: people. Anyone
    can accidentally introduce a virus to an otherwise secure system by failing to follow good
    security practices. Teaching users to delete suspicious email attachments, not plug in
    unidentified USB drives, and various other important lessons is vital for the security of any
    organization.

    The scale of the cyber threat

    The U.S. government spends $19 billion per year [1] on cyber-security but warns that
    cyber-attacks continue to evolve at a rapid pace. To combat the proliferation of
    malicious code and aid in early detection, the National Institute of Standards and
    Technology (NIST) recommends continuous, real-time monitoring of all electronic
    resources.

    The threats countered by cyber-security are three-fold:

    1. Cybercrime includes single actors or groups targeting systems for financial gain or to
    cause disruption.

    2. Cyber attack often involves politically motivated information gathering.

    3. Cyberterror is intended to undermine electronic systems to cause panic or fear.

    Common methods attackers use to control computers or networks include viruses,


    worms, spyware, Trojans, and ransomware. Viruses and worms can self-replicate and
    damage files or systems, while spyware and Trojans are often used for surreptitious
    data collection. Ransomware waits for an opportunity to encrypt all the user’s
    information and demands payment to return access to the user. Malicious code often
    spreads via an unsolicited email attachment or a legitimate-looking download that
    actually carries a malware payload.

    Cyber-security threats affect all industries, regardless of size. The industries that
    reported the most cyberattacks in recent years are healthcare, manufacturing, finance,
    and government [2]. Some of these sectors are more appealing to cybercriminals
    because they collect financial and medical data, but all businesses that use networks
    can be targeted for customer data, corporate espionage, or customer attacks.

    End user protection

    So, how do cyber-security measures protect users and systems? First, cyber-security
    relies on cryptographic protocols to encrypt emails, files, and other critical data. This not
    only protects information in transit, but also guards against loss or theft. In addition,
    end-user security software scans computers for pieces of malicious code, quarantines
    this code, and then removes it from the machine. Security programs can even detect
    and remove malicious code hidden in Master Boot Record (MBR) and designed to
    encrypt or wipe data from computer’s hard drive.

    Electronic security protocols also focus on real-time malware detection. Many use
    heuristic and behavioral analysis to monitor the behavior of a program and its code to
    defend against viruses or Trojans that change their shape with each execution
    (polymorphic and metamorphic malware). Security programs can confine potentially
    malicious programs to a virtual bubble separate from a user's network to analyze their
    behavior and learn how to better detect new infections.

    Security programs continue to evolve new defenses as cyber-security professionals


    identify new threats and new ways to combat them.

    What is cybercrime… and what are the risks?

    To discover more about how cybercriminals operate – and the risks of falling prey to
    their activities – please click on the links below:

     Support for Spammers


     Distributed Network Attacks / DDoS
     What is a Botnet?
     Premium-Charge Calls and Sending Paid SMS
     Stealing Electronic Currency
     Stealing Online Banking Information
     Ransomware & Cyber Blackmail
     Evolving Virus Delivery Methods
     Targeted Computer Virus Attacks

    How to protect yourself against Cybercrime

    With cybercriminals using so many techniques to attack users’ computers and data,
    multi-layer defences are a necessity. Anti-malware solutions that combine signature-
    based detection, heuristic analysis and cloud-assisted technologies can do more to
    defend your devices and data against new, sophisticated threats.

    Kaspersky Lab is recognised for its world-class, multi-layer anti-malware products that
    can protect a range of computers and devices against cybercrime, including:

     Windows PCs
     Linux computers
     Apple Macs
     Smartphones
     Tablets

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