The ranking of the most dangerous hacker attacks
What’s next in the ranking of the most dangerous cyber threats of 2024?
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4th place
Fourth place in the hit list goes to man-in-the-middle attacks (MITM). These are a common type of cyber attack in which attackers interfere in the communication between two targets. The attack occurs between two legitimately communicating hosts, which allows the attacker to listen in on a conversation that should not normally be accessible to them, hence the name “man-in-the-middle”.
The advice of our Security expertsA strong encryption mechanism for Wi-Fi access points prevents unwanted users from joining your network when they are in the vicinity. It is also important that you change your default login to the router. VPNs can also be used to create a secure environment for sensitive information within a local network.
3rd place
Bronze in the ranking goes to botnets — networks consisting of several computers that are controlled by the so-called botmaster — and to DoS attacks (denial of service). The botmaster can spy on passwords or personal data and send spam or phishing emails via the network. In denial-of-service attacks (attacks to block a service), web servers or Internet services are flooded with data packets until they are finally no longer accessible. Such attacks are carried out by individual computers or botnets.
The advice of our Security expertsUse up-to-date software and the latest virus scanner including firewall. A well-configured firewall can also help to ward off certain types of DoS attacks. By blocking certain IP addresses or monitoring data traffic, suspicious requests can be detected and blocked before they reach the server.
Place 1 & 2
And the winner is.….. In this case, there are two winners: according to the Council of Europe (European Council — Consilium), ransomware Trojans are the most dangerous, with more than 10 terabytes of data stolen each month, with Phishing is currently considered the most common initialization vector for such attacks!
The malware moves through computer systems either by spreading itself or by attaching itself to a seemingly useful file in order to transfer sensitive data or send infected emails from there. 350,000 such IT malware programs appear on the Internet - per day!
Bitkom recommends not only up-to-date versions of anti-virus programs as protection, but also advises implementing defensive measures in the network architecture in addition to end devices. Here the DEFENDERBOX with regular, automated scans.
Our tip
Basically, you should not give hackers a chance. Use proactive security solutions such as the DEFENDERBOXto protect your data! Find out over the next few days whether there are any vulnerabilities and security gaps in your IT: Book the DEFENDERBOX “Find & Fix” test installation! So that you feel secure again!
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