There are a lot of misconceptions regarding cybercrime and cybersecurity that have begun to be accepted by the masses.
Certain fallacies are repeated at a much higher rate than others, though, and those are the myths we want to dispel in this article. Here are some of the most common myths regarding cybercrime and cybersecurity.
Hackers Don’t Bother with Small Businesses
People tend to believe hackers will only target the massive corporations that have stockpiles of valuable personal information and data. In reality, though, it’s believed that roughly 43% of cyber attacks target small businesses.
Thinking that your business it too small for hackers is not only inaccurate, it’s dangerous. Small businesses should take significant steps to ensure their networks and information are secure from threats.
As a result of this myth, hackers can view small businesses as a sort of “soft target”, incapable and unprepared to repel attacks.
Strong Passwords Are Good Enough
If passwords are all that stand between your business and potential catastrophe, you may want to reexamine your strategy. If you aren’t careful, your passwords can be compromised, and your business devastated.
Having a truly solid system of passwords is definitely a step in the right direction toward keeping your company organized. But in the year 2019, it isn’t enough.
Attacks involving malware and spyware can easily work around passwords. This is why things like two factor authentication, or finger print confirmations, have become such a relevant part of security.
You’ll be Able to Tell When You’ve Been Breached
One of the scariest parts of cyberattacks is that you usually have no way of detecting if you’ve been breached, at least not right away.
Malware is intentionally difficult to detect, as it obviously plays right into the hands of the hacker if you aren’t even aware your system is under attack. It can take months, if not years, to detect an attack on your system.
This is another reason why it’s so important to have a dedicated team of professionals committed to preventing, stopping, and responding to cyberattacks.
Sometimes things sound like they make sense, but that doesn’t always make them true. The myths above can have a devastating impact on people’s preparation and prevention for cyberattacks.
It’s always best to take extra precaution in regards to cybersecurity, so if something doesn’t sound accurate, do your own research and come to your own conclusion.
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