#cybersecurity | #hackerspace | Cyberattacks: Top 5 Ways You Could Be Hacked in 2020

#cybersecurity | #hackerspace | Cyberattacks: Top 5 Ways You Could Be Hacked in 2020

The New Year means new ways for cybercriminals to execute widespread cyberattacks on businesses and consumers, which opens the door for massive data breaches that could impact millions of Americans on a larger scale than ever before. The “2020 Data Breach Industry Forecast” from Experian looks at what businesses and consumers alike could and should expect from cybercriminals next year and beyond, so they can prepare to counteract attacks before it’s too late.


These are the five predictions to keep top of mind as businesses and consumers aim to safeguard their data from cyberattacks in 2020.


Gone ‘Smishing’


Phishing is so 2010s. In the new decade, cybercriminals will increasingly leverage “smishing” as the latest identity theft technique. Hackers will activate smishing strategies by sending faulty text messages via SMS to unsuspecting consumers and request sensitive data, such as credit card or bank account information, that can result in identity theft.


If you’re a business, it’s important to educate your customers on how to recognize these false solicitations for personal data. For example, misspelled words and poor grammar are a couple of tell-tale signs that the text may not be what it seems. A safe bet is to avoid responding to text messages and clicking on links from unknown senders.


It’s a Bird. It’s a Plane. No, It’s a Hacker


When you imagine a hacker breaking into your sensitive business or personal data, you might picture someone sitting at a desk in front of computer screens to get the job done. Think again. In 2020, hackers will take advantage of the public Wi-Fi networks, which many cities have implemented, from the skies. Cybercriminals can now equip drone devices with Pineapple technology (a hand-held hacking device) to scour the skies for c ..

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