If you own a computer or a couple, protect your investment for the new year. Cyberattacks are more active than ever, and you don’t want to lose your sensitive data and private information to hackers and cyber criminals. Luckily for you, Computer CPR is here to help. Our talented IT staff can help prevent these cyberattacks from ever occurring, with our affordable services and solutions. Here’s what you need to know about cyber attacks. The more you know, the better you can protect yourself against them.
What Are Cyber Attacks?
Cyber attacks are attempts to steal data and information, or disable or damage computer systems. They are offensive maneuvers that try to gain access and control to other people’s computers. There are many types of cyber attacks, and one needs to be aware of them in order to safeguard their computers against them.
The Different Types of Cyber Attacks
Here are some of the most common types of attacks to keep an eye out for.
Computer Viruses
A computer virus is created to alter the way a computer operates. If your computer catches a virus, it gets damaged while the virus replicates and executes itself. This is one of the most popular types of security threats, but there are antivirus softwares that can protect your computer. Computer CPR is happy to install them!
Email Phishing
Email phishing is a cyber criminal’s attempt to steal personal or financial information through fraudulent email. These emails usually ask for credit card information, bank account numbers, usernames and passwords of accounts, and so on. It’s pretty easy to tell which emails are corrupted, but some emails are masterly crafted and appear legit. If you have fallen victim to email phishing or want to install anti-phishing add-ons to your computers, get in touch with us right away.
Man-In-the-Middle Attack
These attacks are also known as eavesdropping attacks and they occur when attackers insert themselves into a two-party transaction. These attackers interrupt the traffic, and filter and steal data. There are two common ways that these attacks occur. If you use unsecure public Wi-Fi, an attacker can access all the information you are sharing while on the Wi-Fi. Or, if your computer has been breached by malware, an attacker can steal your information by installing malicious software.
Website Defacement
This cyber attack changes the visual appearance of a website page. These attackers replace the original webpage with one of their own. Questionable content is added to the website and it’s a virtual form of vandalism. If your website has undergone this threat and has suffered branding damage, let Computer CPR help you regain access to your site and brand.
Allow Computer CPR to Fortify Your Cyber Security
Computer CPR is available 24/7. If your computers undergo a cyberattack, our talented IT staff is only a call away. We offer both in-person and remote support, and we’ll get rid of the cyber threat. If cyber attackers have stolen your data or done other damage, we have the solutions to help you recover. We offer data recovery services, and solutions to fortify your computer systems and prevent cyber attacks from occurring. Get in touch with us today, to learn more about the different ways that we can assist you in this upcoming year.