Task 7

Task 7

2015 Top five cybersecurity risks in South Africa.

1. Ransom-ware ; Infects a computer and restricts the users access to it, a ransom is paid in order for the user to be able to use their computer.
2. The internet of things ; Is when devices are connected to the internet which increases the risk of personal information obtained.
3. Increase in cyber-theft ; Is the stealing of financial information through the internet, such as credit cards details.
4. Cyber espionage ; Is when information is obtained through the internet for use by the government
5. Insecure passwords ; Are passwords which are easily obtainable based on the users tastes or preferences and whether the same password is used several times.

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Companies that experienced cyber-attacks

Yahoo- The email giant confirmed in January that approximately 273 million user password and usernames were exposed to cyber-attackers.
Apple- Hackers accessed Apple iCloud, the company's online data storage system, and posted private photos of celebrities online. Apple stated that individual accounts were accessed through maneuvers that guessed usernames, passwords and security questions- and that Apple's systems were not compromised.
Google- In September 2014, approximately 5 million usernames and passwords of Gmail account holders were compromised and leaked on a Russian forum site. Of these, about 100,000 were legitimate, current and correct username-password combinations.

Companies must have fire-walls and the correct internet security measures in place, whilst at the same time make their employees sign confidentiality agreements on the company.