Cybercriminals – A New Type of Enemy
It was General Sun Tzu who first said, “know your enemy, and you shall win a hundred battles without loss.” Unfortunately, as our businesses become ever more dependent on the digital economy a new type of enemy has emerged – cybercriminals. Described by the news outlet CNBC as a pandemic, global cybercrime is estimated to have cost businesses around $600 B in 2017. In keeping with the general’s advice this article will help you prepare for “battle” by giving you an overview of the ten most common tactics used by cybercriminals today; and end with some advice on how to deal with these attacks.