Every year, hackers add new tricks to their tool kits, and those seeking to protect their business or personal data are forced to react. Writing at ComputerWorldUK, online editor Tamlin Magee offers a list of the main cybersecurity trends to be aware of in 2019, ranging from threats to individuals, all the way up to attacks on nations. Among the items discussed are:
- The evolution of smarter Internet of Things botnets, taking advantage of increased number of unsecured devices and engage in self-learning;
- Increased attacks on national infrastructures, including on systems lacking physical redundancies;
- Targeted blackmail, taking advantage of hacked data sets from sources like Facebook and other social media platforms;
- State-sponsored attacks, as nations continue to deploy more offensive cyber tools in response to previous attacks.
While not every prediction may come to pass, those responsible for securing their data and devices will find 2019 to be another eventful year.
Source:
https://www.computerworlduk.com/security/security-trends-for-2019-3689719/
