Four Common Cyber Security Attack Scenarios

Cyber attacks have become a major concern today. After all, it’s a crime even though it’s committed over the internet and just like the crime in the physical world it can be a nuisance to the least extent and at the worst can cause devastation and negative impacts that are long-lasting.

More dangerous is the fact that, unlike a regular attack, a cyber attack may be happening to you and you may not even realize it. You may be just doing your regular tasks over the internet and a cyber attack may strike.

Here are a few most common cyber attack scenarios you should avoid and protect yourself from falling prey to them.

1. Money Vanished from Your Bank Account

If you don’t see an expected amount in your bank account while checking it online, it may be a sign of cyber attack. While cybercriminals have multiple ways to access your account details, the highest possibility is that you might have accidentally encountered with a phishing website, mistaking it for your online bank account.

To save yourself from this, bookmark your bank website. This will save yourself from typing the wrong URL and entering into a malicious site.

2. Ransomware

The commonest kind of cyber attack is to keep your files hostage for money and it’s done through ransomware which is a malware that locks your files (or even worse, full system) until you pay them the amount they demand.

To save yourself from this kind of attack, never download files from unverified sources. Make use of an efficient cyber protection tool that blocks malware from being downloaded. Remember to keep backups of your important files on a separate system.

3. You Become a Spammer on Social Networks without Your Knowledge

This can happen when you click a malicious link or come across a fake login website. To avoid this, never click every link appearing before you, no matter whether it is sent by a contact. Your contact may have been hijacked and are sending malicious links through which you too can be hijacked. It’s also a good idea to install a security tool that will warn you beforehand and block threats automatically.

4. Big Mobile Phone Bill for No Reason

One of the most common cybersecurity attack scenarios is getting victimized by a Premium Service Abuser. These are malicious smartphone apps which when downloaded, secretly send subscription messages to premium services or make calls and send messages without your knowledge. In the end, you receive a huge mobile phone bill. To save yourself from these, download apps only from official sites and from nowhere else.

Use these tips to save yourself from cyber attacks and eliminate the stress from your life.