{"id":4257,"date":"2020-04-24T15:51:33","date_gmt":"2020-04-24T20:51:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kraftgrp.com\/?p=4257"},"modified":"2020-04-24T15:51:33","modified_gmt":"2020-04-24T20:51:33","slug":"hackers-coronavirus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kraftgrp.com\/hackers-coronavirus\/","title":{"rendered":"Don’t Let Hackers Take Advantage of the Coronavirus Crisis"},"content":{"rendered":"
There has been a significant increase in coronavirus-themed cyberattacks as more workers are being forced to work from home. This makes these companies an easy target for hackers — and the financial ramifications for your business can be significant.\u00a0Hacking refers to attempts to compromise digital devices like computers, phones, and tablets. Employees working remotely from home will be using less-secure WiFi networks and may not be using company-approved computers or tablets. Using their own devices presents an unprecedented level of risk to your business. You have no idea if their photos, music, videos, or emails are infected with malware or ransomware that could severely impact your company’s ability to maintain secure operations.<\/p>\n
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Malware is software used to gain unauthorized access to a computer and is specifically designed to disrupt and damage a computer system to steal data. Malware is a broad term to describe all sorts of unwanted or malicious code. Viruses, Trojans, spyware, and ransomware are among the different kinds of malware circulating cyberspace. Hackers regularly use ransomware, a type of malware, to extort money from unsuspecting individuals and businesses, and these attacks are accelerating in terms of volume and ferocity.<\/p>\n
Cybercriminals use a technique called\u00a0phishing<\/a><\/u>\u00a0as a way of conning people into releasing personal data like usernames, passwords, and bank account details via email. Their emails are designed to look as if they came from a legitimate bank, government agency or organization. In the email, the cybercriminal asks the recipient to click on a link that is loaded with malware. The link takes them to a page to confirm their data and account information. Once the information is obtained, the hackers create new user credentials into their system to steal sensitive data.<\/p>\n There\u2019s been a significant increase in cyberattacks that take advantage of coronavirus to prey on the fear of people in the Nashville area. These emails may imitate trusted organizations such as the World Health Organization or the Center for Disease Control and Prevention. They send emails urging you to open a link offering where to get tested for COVID-19 or how to protect yourself. These email attachments are also loaded with malware to steal usernames and passwords to gain access to your data.<\/p>\nPhishing Emails<\/h3>\n