As you\u2019re probably aware, the incredible digital age we\u2019re living in comes with its dangers. If you\u2019re looking to protect yourself, and your personal information, it\u2019s important to understand the cyber threats you face each day. Here are some major cybersecurity threats you should look out for in 2016:<\/p>\n
The Internet of Things <\/strong><\/p>\n Rather than purchasing information from suppliers, companies are taking advantage of the Internet of Things (IoT) to obtain data from the physical world. The IoT refers to the wireless network connectivity of physical objects that lets them collect, send, and receive data.\u00a0While this is futuristic and exciting, hackers have gained additional opportunities to attack, as an increasing number of objects are equipped with Internet connectivity.<\/span><\/p>\n To make matters worse, many consumer IoT devices do not prioritize security, partially because consumers aren\u2019t willing to pay the higher price necessary for it. Hackers therefore use breeches in consumer product security to access important data from major companies.<\/span><\/p>\n Two Faced Malware and Ghostware<\/strong><\/p>\n Elvis Presley\u2019s \u201cDevil in Disguise\u201d might as well have been about two faced malware. It appears harmless while under surveillance, but morphs into destructive code once the inspection is over. Similarly, the introduction of \u201cghostware\u201d has made it possible for hackers to penetrate networks, steal data, and delete all evidence of compromise prior to detection. Both of these developments are representative of hackers\u2019 attempts to evade law enforcement, and security measures by changing their tactics.<\/p>\n