TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – A security company cyber from Russia, Kaspersky revealed that the number of malicious file detections targeting MSMEs during the first five months of 2023 reached 764,015. The report also discloses the methods used by cyber criminals (hackers) and raises the urgent need for increased protection for MSME cyber security.
These methods include exploiting vulnerabilities, using phishing emails, deceptive text messages, and even using seemingly harmless YouTube links. “All with the aim of gaining unauthorized access to sensitive data,” said the Kaspersky report quoted Monday, July 3, 2023.
In detail, the most common threat was exploits, which accounted for 63 percent (483,980) of all detections during the first five months of 2023. These malicious programs target software vulnerabilities.
“Allowing cybercriminals to run malwareelevating their privileges, or interrupting critical applications without user interaction,” wrote Kaspersky.
Then, phishing threats and scams also pose a significant risk to MSMEs. The way cybercriminals cleverly trick employees into divulging confidential information or falling victim to financial scams.
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Kaspersky exemplifies such deceptive tactics as specially designed fake banking, shipping and credit service pages. The aim is to deceive unwary individuals.
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