3 ways to prevent cyber attacks
By Angie Mohr | January 08, 2012 AAA |. According to the FBI and the Department of Justice, cyber-crime is on the rise among American businesses, and it is costing them dearly. Cyber-crime includes a myriad of devious criminal practices designed to breach a company's computer security.ighting cyber-crime is expensive and must always evolve as new threats and methods emerge. The following examples are three ways that cyber-crime affects companies and their customers. The Cost of Protection. Companies that want to protect themselves from online thieves have to pull out their wallets to do it. Computer security, also known as cybersecurity or IT security, is the protection of information systems from theft or damage to the hardware, the software, and to the information on them, as well as from disruption or misdirection of the services they provide.omputer security, also known as cybersecurity or IT security, is the protection of information systems from theft or damage to the hardware, the software, and to the information on them, as well as from disruption or misdirection of the services they provide. One of the best ways to keep attackers away from your computer is to apply patches and other software fixes when they become available. By regularly updating your computer, you block attackers from being able to take advantage of software flaws (vulnerabilities) that they could otherwise use to break into your system.rotect your personal information. 1  Keep an eye out for phony email messages. 2  Don't respond to email messages that ask for personal information. 3  Steer clear of fraudulent Web sites used to steal personal information. 4  Pay attention to privacy policies on Web sites and in software. 5  Guard your email address. Good morning Chairman Cardin, Ranking Member Kyl, and distinguished members of the subcommittee. I am pleased to be here today to discuss the Federal Bureau of Investigation's role in reducing our nation's risk from acts of cyber terrorism, cyber espionage, and cyber crime. The Cyber Threat and the FBI's Cyber Program.onclusion. I am grateful to the subcommittee for this chance to highlight the FBI's strengths in combating terrorism, espionage, and crime in cyberspace, and to recognize the partnerships that allow us to meet this ever growing economic and national security problem. Thinkstock Images/Comstock/Getty Images. When an FBI partner organization's computers are broken into or classified government documents are stolen from a database and posted on the Internet, you realize how hard it is to protect against any kind of cyber-terrorism.se the FBI as a resource to keep up with threats and defense mechanisms. Make sure your system or network is secured with such things as strong passwords and effective firewalls. Install antivirus systems, keep them updated and run regular checks to detect and remove any problems. All businesses that operate online have to deal with cyber-crime one way or another. The National Computer Security Survey (NCSS) in 2005 found that 67% of surveyed businesses had discovered at least one form of cyber-crime.ighting cyber-crime is expensive and must always evolve as new threats and methods emerge. The following examples are three ways that cyber-crime affects companies and their customers. The Cost of Protection. Companies that want to protect themselves from online thieves have to pull out their wallets to do it. Cybercrime prevention can be straight-forward-when armed with a little technical advice and common sense, many attacks can be avoided. In general, online criminals are trying to make their money as quickly and easily as possible.rotect your personal information. 1  Keep an eye out for phony email messages. 2  Don't respond to email messages that ask for personal information. 3  Steer clear of fraudulent Web sites used to steal personal information. 4  Pay attention to privacy policies on Web sites and in software. 5  Guard your email address. Hopefully, it won't take a major cyberterrorism attack to bring a sense of urgency to this issue. In this spirit, I write this article and hope to give you both a background on the topic and ways to prevent attacks.In addition, I will also discuss strategies to help you test the adequacy of security solutions.he cyberterrorism threat is real and not enough people are prepared to prevent or detect an attack. This impacts other organizations that may be well-prepared. Cyber security is a community issue. Like anything else, testing can only validate what has already been done. | Learn how to protect your systems with InfoWorld's Security Central newsletter. ]. Cyber attack No. 1: Socially engineered Trojans Socially engineered Trojans provide the No. 1 method of attack (not an exploit or a misconfiguration or a buffer overflow).ere are the five most common successful cyber attacks. [ Brace yourself for IT's 9 biggest security threats. | Find out how to block the viruses, worms, and other malware that threaten your business. Everyone knows that better patching is a great way to decrease risk. Become one of the few organizations that actually does it. Cyber attack No. 3: Phishing attacks Approximately 70 percent of email is spam. Fortunately, antispam vendors have made great strides, so most of us have reasonably clean inboxes.ere are the five most common successful cyber attacks. [ Brace yourself for IT's 9 biggest security threats. | Find out how to block the viruses, worms, and other malware that threaten your business.
1. Keep an eye out for phony email messages. 2. Don't respond to email messages that ask for personal information. 3. Steer clear of fraudulent Web sites used to steal personal information.