While a decade ago most businesses would not give much thought to cyber security, in our current times, it has become a crucial necessity. Last year, in 2017, the number of cyber attacks doubled, making it the worst year ever, with just under 160,000 cyber incidents targeting businesses, according to the Online Trust Alliance. 

Some trends for 2018, according to CSO, include an increase in cryptomining which means to silently use your computer to mine bitcoin, email attachments as a vector for the majority of malware, and of use of fileless malware. About the only upnote was less ransomware attacks, but that was only due to less extortion for Bitcoin being replaced by cryptomining that is considered easier to pull off. 

It is sobering to see these constant, and increasing threats to business. However, your business does not need to sit idly and wait to become a victim of the latest attack du jour.

Rather, become proactive, get out ahead of this rising problem, and check out our tips to protect your business, before the cybersecurity threat is knocking at your company’s door.