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Bharat Bhise HNA’s Cybersecurity 2019 Review

Bharat Bhise HNA feels that one word can encompass the developments in cybersecurity for 2019: growth. There are the hallmarks of growth everywhere, from the innovations in cybersecurity tools to the rapid advancements of hackers and their methods. There is even a growth in the kinds of systems that experts consider are susceptible to cybersecurity attacks. The severity of the threats has continued to grow, prompting the companies to ramp up their improvements to combat them. So what are some of the high and lows of cybersecurity in 2019? 1. Cybersecurity has made its mark in business There is a noted rise in cybercrime ’ s usage as an edge in the industry this year. Bharat Bhise HNA noticed that companies tout their enhanced security and protection against cybercrime as a means to bring in more business compared to other competitors that may not have the advantage. About one-third of the companies are making use of this edge. 2. CEOs are being held responsible It ’ s the...

Bharat Bhise HNA: What You Need to Know about Ransomware

One of the most common cybersecurity threats Bharat Bhise HNA warns users about is ransomware. This type of cyberattack has been around for years, but it has become more and more widespread over the years . Its victims range from small businesses to large corporations to government offices, and is credited for millions of dollars in losses every year. Ransomware is a type of malware that takes its unfortunate victims’ files hostage in exchange for money. Once it has invaded a computer or network, it will keep users out until payment is made to the perpetrators. Like viruses and many other types of malware, ransomware often comes from untrustworthy websites. Sometimes, hackers use phishing emails or messages to get unsuspecting users to click on download links that contain ransomware. In many cases, ransomware does not activate immediately after the user runs its execute command. Instead, it “waits” for a specific period before locking users out of their own computer. Shou...