{"id":57564,"date":"2022-03-30T19:28:52","date_gmt":"2022-03-30T13:58:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.the-next-tech.com\/?p=57564"},"modified":"2022-03-30T19:28:01","modified_gmt":"2022-03-30T13:58:01","slug":"how-to-protect-your-business-from-common-cyber-attacks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.the-next-tech.com\/security\/how-to-protect-your-business-from-common-cyber-attacks\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Protect Your Business from Common Cyber-Attacks"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The internet has revolutionized life in so many ways, almost to the point of being beyond recognition. Yet, with all the good that it has brought, it has also <a href=\"https:\/\/www.the-next-tech.com\/artificial-intelligence\/10-best-edge-ai-trends-and-predictions-for-future\/\">made businesses and organizations<\/a> vulnerable in ways that they weren\u2019t previously.<\/p>\n<p>In 2021, the cyber-security landscape was especially dangerous, with ransomware attacks on the rise according to the head of GCHQ; but even beyond this highly specific type of cyber-attack, the number of IT security crises increased by 11% with over 5 billion records breached.<\/p>\n<p>Clearly, cyber-attacks pose <a href=\"https:\/\/www.the-next-tech.com\/security\/heres-why-small-businesses-are-finally-taking-cybersecurity-seriously\/\">a serious threat to businesses<\/a> and shouldn\u2019t be taken lightly. So, what do businesses need to do to ward off the most common cyber threats?<\/p>\n<h2>The Most Common Cyber-Attacks<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Malware:<\/strong> Any file or program that harms or disrupts a computer, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.the-next-tech.com\/artificial-intelligence\/10-predictions-about-the-internet-of-things-for-future\/\">including botnet software<\/a>, ransomware, spyware, Trojans, and more.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Social engineering:<\/strong> This is a method of deceiving victims into giving access to their computers or anywhere else that important information is stored.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Phishing:<\/strong> A variant of social engineering that is used to trick organization members into divulging sensitive information through emails.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Backdoors:<\/strong> Facilities that allow <a href=\"https:\/\/www.the-next-tech.com\/business\/top-10-benefits-of-remote-work-for-businesses-in-2022\/\">remote access to computers or systems<\/a> without alerting the owners.<\/p>\n<span class=\"seethis_lik\"><span>Also read:<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.the-next-tech.com\/finance\/top-6-tips-to-stay-focused-on-your-financial-goals\/\">Top 6 Tips To Stay Focused On Your Financial Goals<\/a><\/span>\n<h2>The Consequences of Cyber-Attacks<\/h2>\n<p>The more businesses store data online, the more vulnerable they become to cyber thieves. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.the-next-tech.com\/security\/a-look-into-recent-cyber-attacks-and-the-lessons-we-learned\/\">Cyber-attacks can impact businesses<\/a> in many ways, including the following.<br \/>\n<!-- Home page 728x90 --><br \/>\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 728px; height: 90px;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-9864771813712812\"><\/ins><br \/>\n<script>\n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><\/p>\n<h3>Increased Costs<\/h3>\n<p>In order to protect themselves from attacks, businesses need to spend more money to build the necessary security systems. This may involve bringing in specialists or upgrading in-house IT resources.<br \/>\n<!-- Home page 728x90 --><br \/>\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 728px; height: 90px;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-9864771813712812\"><\/ins><br \/>\n<script>\n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><\/p>\n<h3>Reputational Damage<\/h3>\n<p>As well as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.the-next-tech.com\/finance\/top-8-financial-decisions-for-the-decade-leading-to-retirement\/\">direct financial costs<\/a>, businesses often also suffer from indirect consequences that are tied to their profits. Most significantly, being the victim of cybercrime can result in reputational damage that leaves a business\u2019 brand tarnished, and customers or suppliers unwilling to do business with them.<\/p>\n<span class=\"seethis_lik\"><span>Also read:<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.the-next-tech.com\/review\/bobbie-formula\/\">Bobbie Formula Reviews 2025 (Read Before You Buy)<\/a><\/span>\n<h3>Lost Revenue<\/h3>\n<p>Both of the previous consequences, as well as others, increase the likelihood of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.the-next-tech.com\/business\/top-7-ways-to-add-value-to-your-business\/\">a business losing revenue<\/a> as a result of a cyber-attack. Additionally, attackers can steal money directly using sensitive banking information, or else extort money from the business using ransomware.<br \/>\n<!-- Home page 728x90 --><br \/>\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 728px; height: 90px;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-9864771813712812\"><\/ins><br \/>\n<script>\n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><\/p>\n<h2>How to Prevent Cyber-Attacks<\/h2>\n<p>With so many different avenues of attack available to cyber-criminals and such severe consequences for their victims, what can businesses do to fortify themselves?<\/p>\n<p>Any business that\u2019s serious about its security should consider hiring <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rsm.global\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">a consultant to help stay secure against cyber-attacks<\/a>. However, the fight doesn\u2019t end there. All businesses should make sure that they:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Encrypt and back up sensitive data<\/li>\n<li>Educate staff on cyber security<\/li>\n<li>Conduct regular audits<\/li>\n<li>Invest in the latest cyber security technologies<\/li>\n<li>Restrict admin rights<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>By raising <a href=\"https:\/\/www.the-next-tech.com\/security\/top-5-cybersecurity-tech-integrations-for-your-business\/\">cyber security awareness and infusing<\/a> a culture of security into their organization, businesses can take a huge step towards protecting themselves from the dangers of cyber-attacks.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The internet has revolutionized life in so many ways, almost to the point of being beyond recognition. 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