Cybersecurity has long been a top priority, and it will continue to be so as our personal and professional lives become increasingly reliant on digital technologies. This overreliance on digital technologies has overloaded the world with the sophistication and impact of new cybersecurity threats. The coronavirus pandemic has also played a prominent role in practically every part of our personal and professional lives in recent years. The majority of us work from home. In the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, the cyber threat landscape has also shifted substantially. The use of new and inventive approaches by threat actors in exploiting vulnerabilities and security gaps has escalated the cybersecurity threat.

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2. WHAT IS CYBER THREAT?
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Cyber Threat is malicious action targeting
computer systems or networks that
individuals, groups, or organizations
execute.

3. PHISHING
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Phishing uses fake emails
to steal personal
information.
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login
Forgot password?
Remeber me
MALWARE
Malware is intentionally
developed software intended to
damage systems or steal data.
It spreads via infected USB
devices, email attachments,
and websites.
Warning!
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4. SUPPLY CHAIN ATTACKS
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Supply chain attacks target an
organization's suppliers or vendors
to gain access to its systems
or data.
RANSOMWARE
Ransomware encrypts data,
demanding payment for decryption.
These attacks disrupt operations
and pose significant costs to
small businesses.
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5. WEAK PASSWORDS
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Weak passwords are common
attack vectors. Ensure strong
passwords and multi-factor
authentication for all accounts.
UNPATCHED SOFTWARE
Attackers can take advantage of
known security flaws in
unpatched software. To stop
such vulnerabilities, businesses
must regularly patch their
software.
PA S S W O R D

6. PHYSICAL SECURITY
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Computer systems and data are
protected against unauthorized
access via physical security.
HUMAN ERROR
Cyberattacks often rely on human
error. Inform workers about
emerging risks and provide them
with cybersecurity training.
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7. UNSECURED WI-FI
NETWORKS
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Unsecured Wi-Fi is vulnerable to
data interception. Businesses
should secure Wi-Fi with strong
passwords and encryption.
BUSINESS EMAIL
COMPROMISE
BEC scams target businesses,
with attackers posing as
trustworthy workers to
request money transfers
or confidential information.

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