Ellyat (2015). has stated that the top five security risks of 2015 are:
- Ransomware - A type of malware that infects your PC that can not be removed by the user, but only the creator of the 'Virus' and a fee is demanded in order for the virus to be removed.
- The internet of things - With the growing popularity of smart devices and all platforms being linked we are putting our personal information and online identity at risk.
- Cyber-espionage - This is when our online profiles and details are gathered in order for the government to make use of the internet.
- Cyber theft - This is the financial theft that happens online when shopping on insecure platforms or online bank scams.
- Insecure passwords- This is when basic information about a person is used to guess passwords and hack accounts or profiles, for example pets names or birthdays.
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People have become very negligent in
what they post online. Especially the younger generations that are not aware of
the dangers that they face online, we have to be weary of the websites and
platforms that we use. There are many different anti-virus and anti-malware programs
available to us but it is our responsibility to make use of them.
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