In an effort to help businesses και οικιακούς χρήστες να προστατευτούν καλύτερα κατά το 2017, η ESET ζήτησε από τους ειδικούς της να ετοιμάσουν μία έκθεση με τις κυριότερες τάσεις σε ζητήματα better safetys. In the report "Trends 2017: Security held Ransom» information about the latest is included attacks, as well as predictions for the themethat will threaten cyber security this year. The report is available free of charge to readers, enabling them to be informed and better prepared to address the challenges involved.
Based on the information gathered from ESET Research Labs around the world, the report shows that 2017 will also become a "year of ransomware". As reported in the report:A new trend is on the horizon: Ransomware of Things or RoT, the ability for cybercriminals to attack devices by holding them "hostage" and then demand a ransom in exchange for their restoration control by the user".
With the cost of cybercrime increasing by more than 200% over the past five years, ESET wanted this report to not only help businesses and users understand the advanced tactics and techniques used by hackers, but also to contribute to protection from threats in 2017. It is important that all users are aware of what kind of attacks they are at risk of, as cybercrime has significant implications: it affects the financial resources that users and organizations have to protect themselves, and it affects reputation by her in case they fall victim to an attack. The report also highlights the importance of continuing education as one of the key prerequisites for staying safe online and presents simple steps to up-skill readers.
The "The Trends 2017: Security held Ransom report "is divided into nine chapters, each focusing on an important aspect of information security. Most of the funds deal with threats, either by type (Ransomware, Vulnerabilities, and Mobile) or by industry (Health, Critical Infrastructure, and Gaming). ESET's position on broader developments in the security industry is also hosted, with 2017 playing a more prominent role.
Those interested can download the entire report here: ESET Trends 2017: Security held by ransom report or read a shorter version of it at WeLiveSecurity.com.