FEATURE : CYBERSECURITY
What are the biggest cyberattacks in Brazil and how to protect yourself
Kelvin Vasques , QA Manager , Blockbit , outlines the ever-evolving threat .
In recent years , the increasing digitalization of economic and social activities , both in Brazil and worldwide , has resulted in a significant increase in cyberattacks . In the last year alone , research has indicated an exponential growth in the number of threats suffered by companies in Brazil , which places our country as one of the most targeted by hackers and requires cybersecurity to be at the center of IT and business strategies , with high alert .
As companies adopt innovative technologies to increase productivity and achieve better results , cybercriminals also evolve , using highly sophisticated methods to carry out intrusions . Therefore , anyone who believes that implementing cybersecurity actions should be a one-off measure is wrong . In fact , it should be seen as a strategic priority to protect digital assets , being adopted constantly .
Cyberattacks vary in complexity , but they all have a common goal : to compromise data security and business continuity . Given this scenario , it is essential that companies are aware of the main types of threats that can impact their business and know how to defend against them .
1 . Phishing : is one of the most used techniques to obtain sensitive business information . In this attack , cybercriminals send emails , text messages , or create websites that mimic trusted sources , such as a bank or e-commerce , to deceive victims and steal sensitive information by inducing clicks on malicious links or providing improper information , such as passwords and credit card numbers . This action can result in identity theft , financial losses , and severe compromise of corporate systems .
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