{"id":57508,"date":"2017-07-18T07:58:47","date_gmt":"2017-07-18T12:58:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pcmatic.com\/blog\/?p=57508"},"modified":"2017-07-18T07:58:47","modified_gmt":"2017-07-18T12:58:47","slug":"study-reveals-insights-cyber-security","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pcmatic.com\/blog\/study-reveals-insights-cyber-security\/","title":{"rendered":"New Study Reveals Insights on Cyber Security"},"content":{"rendered":"

Are Cyber Security Operations More Difficult Now?<\/h3>\n

A new study shared by CSO Online<\/a>, reported over 70% of IT pros and cyber security experts believe cyber security operations are more difficult now than they were two years ago. \u00a0Although this may not be surprising to some, others may find it debatable.<\/p>\n

Ransomware has taken the globe by storm, but this threat has been existent since the late 1980’s. \u00a0However, cyber criminals continue to find new ways to exploit vulnerabilities, making today’s ransomware attacks far more effective than they have been in the past. \u00a0Phishing scams, or emails sent with malicious intent, are nothing new. \u00a0But again, advancements have been made to make these attacks more successful than in the past. \u00a0These advancements include adding ransomware attachments, increasing the look of legitimacy of the emails, etc. \u00a0Cyber criminals have also moved to using mobile devices to attack users. \u00a0These attacks include direct messages and\/or apps that include the malware. \u00a0The latest and greatest threat is malicious scripting, or fileless malware. \u00a0This malware is undetectable by most security solutions because it attacks through scripting agents (PowerShell, WScript, CScript, etc.), which typically aren’t scanned for security.<\/p>\n

**PC Matic customers, rest assured — you’re protected. \u00a0PC Matic<\/a>, PC Matic Pro<\/a> and PC Matic MSP<\/a> all scan for malicious scripting attacks.<\/p>\n

It’s Time for Something New<\/h3>\n

Although many of these threats are the same as what was used years ago, attack methods have advanced. \u00a0Cyber criminals continue find alternative ways to infect users, whether it is through unpatched software or simply bypassing existing security solutions.<\/p>\n

If the threat landscape continues to excel, what are users doing to stay protected? \u00a0Does it make sense to use a security solution that isn’t keeping up with the latest threats? \u00a0Many security solutions continue to use the same method of malware detection, that was used over a decade ago — blacklisting. \u00a0The blacklist approach allows all unknown files to run, assuming they’re safe — until proven otherwise. \u00a0By then it is too late.<\/p>\n

It is time users begin protecting their data like they do their homes. \u00a0Would you let an unknown person in until they prove they’re bad? \u00a0Probably not. \u00a0You wouldn’t let them in until you knew they were safe. \u00a0That is how whitelisting works. \u00a0An unknown file is not allowed to execute until it has been tested and proven safe.<\/p>\n

Conclusion<\/h3>\n

An overwhelming majority of experts believe cyber security operations are more difficult today than they were two years ago. \u00a0Although, several of the threats users face today are the same as two years ago, cyber criminals continue to advance their attack methods. \u00a0With superior attack methods, users need to implement better security. \u00a0It’s time to start being proactive. \u00a0It’s time for PC Matic<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Are Cyber Security Operations More Difficult Now? A new study shared by CSO Online, reported over 70% of IT pros and cyber security experts believe cyber security operations are more difficult now than they were two years ago. \u00a0Although this may not be surprising to some, others may find it debatable. 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