Every day, we read about hacking attacks . One of the most recent is the attempt to deceive many people through emails, which supposedly came from the UK Centers for Disease Control and warned of a flu pandemic. By opening the email and specifically a link, the user's computer was infected with ransomware . Hackers use words, such as "warning", "urgent" and others, that they know will cause people to fear and therefore mobilize them. In this particular case, for example, users were asked to open a link, which would provide them with some instructions for protecting themselves from the flu.
When we receive emails that prompt us to quickly open a link, we should be wary. We should always check the sender field and even see its full address. It is not difficult for a hacker to change the name. However, if we see the full address, we can have a better picture.
Companies and businesses are often the target of attacks. Many times employees are tricked into sending large sums of money to supposed companies or bank accounts that are actually controlled by hackers.
Insurance company Beezley has published a report that aims to show the extent of this phenomenon and how negative it is. Experts call these scams “business email compromise.” According to Beezley, a quarter of the attacks reported by customers last year were of this type. We’re talking about a significant increase compared to 2017.
To reduce the problem, businesses should train their employees. Advise them to be cautious when someone asks for an immediate transfer of large amounts of money, as well as to pay attention to other details. It is also recommended to use multi-factor authentication for greater protection.
As for GitHub, the open platform used by software developers, it can also be dangerous if developers are not careful. According to a study by North Carolina State University, thousands of cryptographic keys and tokens were discovered. An experienced hacker can use GitHub to find various keys that will give him access to corporate or government systems. That's why developers must be very careful and protect data properly.
