More than data: the true cost of cyber attacks
When cyber attacks occur, they can have a variety of costly (and potentially devastating) consequences.
Fifty years ago, organisations did not conduct business on the internet. Now, millions of people perform online transactions every day. Organisations rely on the internet to operate and conduct business. Vast amounts of money are transferred via online networks in the form of bank transactions and simple credit card purchases.
Your task
Since 2009, the landscape of cyber threats has become considerably more dangerous, with cyber hackers and new adversaries out to achieve the following goals:
- deny you the use of your computer systems
- use your systems for financial gain or theft of intellectual property, financial information and other personal or identifying information.
In the Panama Papers case, which of these do you think the hackers were successfully able to execute? Share your thoughts.
Cyber Security for Small and Medium Enterprises: Identifying Threats and Preventing Attacks
Cyber Security for Small and Medium Enterprises: Identifying Threats and Preventing Attacks
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