Study Predicts Hackers Will Find New Ways to Exploit Vulnerabilities in 2020
Hikvision on New Hack and Data Exploit Using USB Devices to Infiltrate Businesses Through Backdoor
Experian’s annual Data Breach Industry Forecast predicts that hackers and cybercriminals will find new methods to exploit vulnerabilities in 2020, according to the article in SecurityInfoWatch.com, “Hackers to greatly diversify their tactics in 2020.”
From the article: “Following a year in which organizations both large and small have faced an unrelenting barrage of cyberattacks aimed at crippling their operations and stealing sensitive data, a new report from Experian predicts that hackers will look to build on the success they’ve reaped thus far from ransomware, phishing and other schemes with new and varied approaches to cyber fraud in 2020.”
Additional predictions from the security breach report include:
- Text-based smishing attacks will continue to target consumers. Read more about this type of cyberattack and other phishing scams and hacks in this Hikvision blog: “SSN Discusses Phishing Security Concerns and Tips to Protect Yourself.”
- Point-of-sale platforms may become a target of hacks. “Given how payments have gone increasingly mobile in recent years, Experian believes it is likely cyber thieves will attempt to exploit vendors at large venues like concerts or sporting events over the next year,” according to the article.
- Newer industries such as cannabis and cryptocurrency may be targeted for cyberattacks.
Learn more about a new cyber-exploit using USBs in this Hikvision article: “Hackers Can Use USB Devices to Infiltrate Businesses Through Backdoor