Post by account_disabled on Feb 28, 2024 11:22:50 GMT
A cyberattack or cyberattack is a malicious attempt to access, damage, or steal digital information from an institution or person. It can be perpetrated by individuals or groups for various purposes, from financial gain to industrial espionage or sabotage. There are different types of cyberattacks and some examples are: malware, phishing, ransomware, identity theft, financial fraud, fake news or denial of service attacks, among others. “Considering that cyberattacks are a constant threat that evolves every day in our digital society, education and the implementation of solid cybersecurity measures are essential to protect data, privacy and infrastructure of both people and companies,” said Julio Peña, vice-rector of Open Education, Graduates and Contents of Tecmilenio.
Could my company be a victim of cyber attacks? According Armenia Mobile Number List to the 2023 Global State of Cybersecurity in Mexico study carried out by Infoblox, Mexico ranks first in receiving the most cyber attacks in Latin America and fourth internationally. Just as technology has evolved, so have digital attacks. Therefore, cybersecurity has become a priority for people, companies and governments. It should be noted that the implementation of preventive cybersecurity measures involves proactive protection of systems and data, continuous education about threats, and rapid response to security incidents. Because cyberattacks can have highly costly consequences at both an individual and business level, it is very important to be prepared.
In various companies and sectors, attacks are received every day, so it must be a priority to have experts who are at the forefront and having training and education at all levels of the organization are key to mitigating the damage, since that regularly the same collaborators are the ones who digitally open the doors to these cyberattacks, mainly due to lack of knowledge.” stated the vice chancellor. In April 2021, another episode of personal data leaks was recorded on Facebook. A total of 533 million users of Zuckerberg's social network in more than 100 countries saw their personal information stolen and leaked for free on the Internet. In 2022, the hacking of the Secretariat of National Defense (SEDENA) by the “Guacamaya” group; leaked a total of 4 million emails from the Mexican Army and Air Force.
