In an effort to help businesses and home users better protect themselves in 2017, ESET asked its experts to prepare a report on the main trends in security issues. The report “Trends 2017: Security held ransom” includes information on the most recent attacks, as well as predictions about the issues that will threaten cybersecurity this year. The report is available free of charge to readers, offering them the opportunity to be informed and better prepared to deal with the related challenges.
Based on information gathered by ESET Research Labs around the world, the report shows that 2017 will be another “ransomware year.” As the report states: “A new trend is on the horizon: Ransomware of Things, or RoT, the ability for cybercriminals to attack devices by holding them “hostage” and then demanding a ransom in exchange for restoring control to the user.
With the cost of cybercrime having increased by more than 200% over the past five years, ESET wanted to not only help businesses and users understand the advanced tactics and techniques used by hackers, but also to help protect themselves from threats in 2017. It is important for all users to be aware of what types of attacks they are at risk of, as cybercrime has significant consequences: it affects the financial resources that users and organizations have to protect themselves, and it affects reputations, damaging them if they fall victim to an attack. The report also highlights the importance of continuous education as one of the key requirements for staying safe while online and presents simple steps for readers to increase their level of awareness.
The Trends 2017: Security held ransom report is divided into nine chapters, each focusing on a significant aspect of information security. Most of the chapters address threats, either by type (Ransomware, Vulnerabilities, and Mobile) or by industry (Healthcare, Critical Infrastructure, and Gaming). It also hosts ESET’s position on broader developments in the security industry that are expected to play a more significant role in 2017.
Those interested can download the full report here: ESET Trends 2017: Security held ransom report or read a shorter version at WeLiveSecurity.com.
