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More Dependence on Internet Leads to More Cyberattacks Worldwide
From the power grid

to major corporations,

no one anywhere in the world is immune

to cyberattacks

and the problem is growing.


"The internet is becoming more and more integrated

into our lives every single day,

and we as citizens,

and we as corporations and governments

are becoming more interconnected

and using the internet

as part of that backbone of communication and collaboration.


This means that

there’s increased attack surface

for those who wish to be malicious."


More digital information on the web

means greater financial gain

for criminals.


In the last year,

there has been an increase

in cases of ransomware.


"It’s becoming easier and easier

in part because the tool kits needed

to break into many of these systems

are becoming more readily accessible

on the dark web."


Tracking down the criminals is not easy.


"We do think that

reporting cyber intrusions is underreported

to law enforcement,

whether it’s the FBI, Secret Service or another entity.


I think

it’s a business decision.


They’re concerned

about the publicity."


"Most cyberattacks require

multiple weaknesses or vulnerabilities of some form

in order to be able to reach the final goal

of the attacker.


One of the greatest weaknesses of any corporate network

is the human element."


So, it’s not a matter of if an attack will happen,

but when.


The FBI says building partnerships is critical,

so there can be a plan

before an attack occurs.


Another way to prepare

is to rethink how systems on the web are designed.


"Understand that individuals are going to get in,

but make sure that

the structures of the systems are designed

to contain the damage that can occur."


So when one part of the system is compromised,

the entire system is not affected

and can still be operational.


Elizabeth Lee, VOA News, Los Angeles
 

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