Sentences with phrase «for cybercriminals»

This is because on most cryptocurrencies, once transactions are done they can not be refunded as well as due to the pseudonymous nature of the most digital currencies, which makes it easier for cybercriminals to get away with their crimes.

Whether via phishing (tricking someone into providing their financial account information — often via an attachment in an email or a fake website that purports to sell or give away tickets), an ATM skimmer (which reads and records the card's information, including password) or point - of - sale malware (like that used in the 2013 Target breach), it's not hard for cybercriminals to trick the unsuspecting.

Exchanges are the most prominent target for cybercriminals in this regard.

Unfortunately, the technology used to launch ransomware attacks is only getting better at infecting computers and holding them ransom for cybercriminals.

UBTech's Alpha series home robots did not encrypt sensitive information they captured before storing or transmitting it, opening an avenue for cybercriminals to potentially steal important personal information, IOActive said.

The widespread growth of social media has created a massive opportunity for cybercriminals.

During what are expected to be record - breaking shopping sprees on Black Friday and Cyber Monday, cyber security experts are warning that the shopping frenzy could provide the perfect cover for cybercriminals.

User error is one of the simplest ways for cybercriminals to work their way into an organization's IT infrastructure.

«Now, ransomware is a fully established business model and a reliable profit engine for cybercriminals, as threat actors involved treat it as a legitimate industry by selling information, tools and resources to peers based all around the world.»

Chris Petersen, CTO and co-founder of LogRhythm, a security intelligence company in Boulder, Colorado, said: «The barrier to entry for cybercriminals continues to decrease, and personal health information can trade at a premium on the black market.

Malicious actors are increasingly sophisticated and vulnerabilities in new media and the Internet of Things are opening the door to additional attack vectors for these cybercriminals.

With excessive access scopes asking permission to create, delete, store or externalize all documents, calendars, or contacts of an employee, connected third - party cloud apps introduce millions of backdoors into corporate environments all of which can easily be exploited as potential gateways for cybercriminals.

In addition, for the information a firm does retain, a strong data retention policy can ensure that information that is no longer needed for any immediate work is archived to a location where it is only accessible to a few select users, making it more difficult for a cybercriminal to access it.

A new hacking trend - «cryptojacking» - has been spreading over the internet, forcing unknowing web users to mine cryptocurrencies for cybercriminals.

With all the headlines about Internet cybersecurity breaches, there seem to be few headlines about the consequences for cybercriminals.

Although all of us are potential targets, exchanges are particularly attractive marks for cybercriminals.

In a new study, researchers from intelligence firm Flashpoint have discovered that Skype is the number one communication channel for cybercriminals worldwide, edging out competitors like WhatsApp, Telegram and ICQ.

But could this surge in value be open season for cybercriminals?

Even with the slump in the price of bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, digital assets remain a hotcake for cybercriminals and bad actors.

INTERNET OF THINGS DEVICES (IOT)-- a new target for cybercriminals who are taking them over with ransomware.

With such a large user base and open - source code, it's attractive prey for cybercriminals.

Apple's Mac OS platforms: Once thought to be fairly immune to threats, Apple products will likely be a focus for cybercriminals in the new year, according to McAfee.

Social media sites with URL - shortening services: «The use of abbreviated URLs on sites like Twitter makes it easy for cybercriminals to mask and direct users to malicious Web sites,» according to the report.

Two - factor authentication is a supplement to a digital password that, when used properly, makes it harder for a cybercriminal to access a compromised account.

Smartphones are lucrative targets for cybercriminals and keeping them true might not be as easy as we hoped

You don't have to use online banking to become a target for cybercriminals — in fact, using online banking can help you detect unauthorized activity.

They are a very soft target for cybercriminals.»

Areas of our critical infrastructure such as energy, nuclear, water, aviation, and critical manufacturing have vulnerabilities that make them a target for cybercriminals and even a state - sponsored attack.

The ROI of «cryptojacking» has never been higher, making bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies a more attractive target for cybercriminals.

That can be beneficial if your own computer gets hacked or its hard drive dies, but it also makes exchanges prime targets for cybercriminals.

The ROI of «cryptojacking» has never been higher, making bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies a more attractive target for cybercriminals.