Cybercrime: the latest trends
Cybercrime has been on the rise in activity for some time, and it doesn’t appear that this will level off anytime soon. With an even greater increase in digital traffic since the Covid-19 pandemic and the ongoing digitization of society, the playing field for cybercriminals has become larger than ever. But what trends and patterns can be identified? We’ll look at that in a bit more detail in this blog.
Hackers are big boys now
Where first hackers and cyber criminals were seen as a minor threat and as a form of teen angst, cybercrime has now grown into a professional and large-scale business. This type of cybercrime is no longer carried out by a few who want to earn a little money from it, but by tightly organized mobs that sometimes drag out tons of money. Every year it is estimated that billions of dollars are stolen by these organized (online) criminal organizations. As long as these cybercriminals continue to achieve success, they will keep going.
Particularly dynamic
With the advent of cryptocurrency, development of deepfake technology and constant improvements of technological soft- and hardware, this world has become very dynamic. Both attackers and defenders in the online world are constantly developing new ways to get in or keep someone out. It’s predicted that the now still somewhat unfamiliar artificial intelligence (AI) will play an increasingly important role in cyber security in the near future. This AI is already being used to detect threats and monitor large systems. Hackers, on the other hand, seem to be getting more and more skilled at spreading fake news and using deepfakes. Spreading fake news and misinformation was a regular occurrence during the Covid-19 pandemic, and since then it has only gotten more and more popular. Due to the countless possibilities and developments in this world, it’s never possible to predict exactly what the future will look like.
Hackers aren’t the only ones that are innovative
This blog might sound a little bit ominous, but thankfully hackers aren’t the only ones that are innovative and constantly improving. Cyber security companies, cyber insurers, governments, and many more are getting better at preventing cyber threats. One should also carry one’s own weight, so avoid clicking on untrustworthy links or sharing sensitive information, etc.
Would you like to know more about what you can do for your (or your company’s) cyber security? Then check out our other blog where we give tips for this.
