Over 30 years ago, when the Internet was born, it was an exciting and new place, however, today, it can be a dangerous place.
Here are some facts about the state of cyber security in 2019:
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IoT (Internet of Things) devices will soon become the main targets for malicious hackers due to the fact that many devices are not built with cyber security in mind.
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Email spam is the most method for hackers to spread malware, with nearly 70% tricking people into clicking on faulty URLs.
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The US and the UK are more vulnerable to attacks due to the increase in smart home devices, connecting people to external networks that can easily be exploited.
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Roughly 2 in 5 companies have over 1000 files open to global access, including sensitive information.
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It is predicted that cyber attacks could cost us $6 trillion to fight, becoming one of humanities biggest challenges.
Whilst cyber security is on the rise, it shouldn't stop you from entering the digital world - you just have to be prepared.