Top Cybersecurity Trends

1. Ransomware Attacks
2. Phishing and Social Engineering
3. IoT (Internet of Things) Vulnerabilities
4. AI and ML in Cybersecurity
5. Zero Trust Architecture
6. Supply Chain Attacks
7. Data breaches

Ransomware Attack
Epic Games Hit by Ransomware Attack
It seems like Epic Games, the company behind Fortnite, is facing a
serious issue called a ransomware attack. This means that hackers,
called Mogilvich, have gotten into Epic Games' computer systems and
taken a bunch of sensitive information.
They've given Epic Games and anyone else interested until March 4th
to pay up. If they don't get paid, they might leak this data to the public.

social engineering
Fake banking app targeting account information

IOT vulnerabilities
As more things get connected to the internet, there's a greater risk of
hackers finding ways to break in and cause trouble, especially if those
things aren't protected properly.
For example
lets take smart speakers, The attackers will use the voice phishing
tactic to steal user information.

Voice Phishing (Vishing): Hackers could create fake voice

commands or prompts that mimic legitimate requests to extract
sensitive information from users. For example, they might pose as a
trusted entity and ask users to provide their passwords, personal
information, or financial details.

Eavesdropping: If a smart speaker is compromised or vulnerable to

hacking, hackers could listen in on conversations within the home to
gather sensitive information such as credit card numbers, passwords,
or personal discussions.

AI and ML in Cybersecurity
Defenders (Cops): They use AI and machine learning to predict and
detect potential cyber attacks before they happen. It's like having a
really smart alarm system that can spot suspicious behavior and stop
hackers in their tracks.

Attackers (Robbers): Hackers are also using AI and machine

learning, but for sneaky purposes. They train their AI to find
weaknesses in computer systems faster and to launch more
sophisticated attacks. It's like giving the robbers better tools to break
into houses without getting caught.

So,The defenders want to protect the systems, while the attackers

want to find new ways to break in. And this back-and-forth battle is
happening all the time in the world of cybersecurity.

Deep Fakes
Zero trust security model
Imagine your home, where you only let in people you trust, right? Now,
think about applying a similar idea to a computer network at a place
like your office or a big company. This idea is what we call "Zero Trust
Architecture" in cybersecurity.

In simple terms, Zero Trust Architecture is like being very cautious and
not automatically trusting anyone.

Here’s how it works in a company’s computer network:

No Automatic Trust: Just like you wouldn't let a stranger into your
house without verifying who they are, in a Zero Trust network, no
device or user is trusted just because they are inside the network.
They need to prove they can be trusted every time they want to
access something.

Always Check: It's like always asking for ID before letting someone in
or giving them what they ask for. Every time someone tries to access
data or enter a part of the network, the system checks if they are
allowed to be there, just like checking a guest list at a party.

Minimum Access: Imagine you have a guest at your home, but you
only allow them to use the guest bathroom, not wander around
everywhere. Similarly, in Zero Trust, people or devices are only given
access to the parts of the network they need for their work, nothing
more. This way, even if a bad actor gets in, they can't do much harm
because they can't go everywhere.

Keep Watching: Just like you might keep an eye on a guest in your
house, a Zero Trust network keeps monitoring all activities. If
something unusual happens, like a guest trying to open a locked door,
it can respond quickly to stop any potential problems.

Supply chain attack - Solarwind software

What's a Supply Chain?: Imagine making a pizza. You need
ingredients like dough, cheese, and sauce. The process of getting
those ingredients from suppliers, putting them together, and delivering
the pizza to your door is like a supply chain.

Supply Chain Attacks: Sometimes, bad guys try to mess with the
ingredients or the delivery process. Instead of attacking a big
company directly, they target smaller companies or suppliers that the
big company relies on. By doing this, they can sneak into the big
company's systems or products.
How They Do It: Bad guys can hack into a supplier's computers or put
harmful stuff into the software that big companies use. They might
also trick people into giving them access to the big company's
systems by pretending to be a trusted supplier.

Examples: Remember when hackers got into SolarWinds software? It

affected lots of big companies and government agencies. That's a
supply chain attack. Another example is when hackers messed with
Kaseya software, causing problems for many businesses.

Protecting Against It: To stop these attacks, companies need to

check their suppliers and make sure they're secure. They also need to
keep a close eye on their systems and software to catch any funny
business before it causes big problems.