Cybercrime has been on the rise in recent years. Cybercriminals have detected the vulnerabilities of companies and use it to attack blackmail and ask for economic ransom for their data. Silvia Barrera Ibáñez is a police inspector and head of the Technological Crimes Group of the Superior Headquarters of La Rioja, participates in C1b3rWall Academy 2021 with the conference “Awareness” in which she will talk about the crimes that affect companies.
Most common cybercrimes in companies
CEO Scams. Man in the Middle
These are very sophisticated and company-targeted scams, usually carried out by organized gangs that spend a lot of time figuring out how to access specific information or assets of the victim(s). They use social engineering and passive eavesdropping on communications over a long period of time with the aim of carrying out high value scams that generate significant loss.
Banking malware in companies
These are sophisticated browser-based attacks on the affected company’s computers where, by operating through its online banking system, the attackers manage to gain remote access and operate the victim’s account. During the time of the attack, the victim’s computer is blocked, and no action can be taken.
Ransomware. Device hijacking
Ransomware encrypts information (applications, client databases) and criminals ask for payment in cryptocurrencies to decrypt it. These attacks are very common and are becoming increasingly specialized. It is advisable not to pay and it is crucial to contact a forensic expert or an IT company. On websites like NoMoreRansom you can check if your device has been infected with one of the ransomware variants for which there are free decryption tools.
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To learn more about these crimes, don’t miss the opportunity, register for free at C1b3rWall Academy 2021. You can also deepen your knowledge of these and other internet security issues with the Master in Cybersecurity of the University of Salamanca. Registration is now open for the call that will open in February 2022.
