Be on the lookout for new cyber threats, warns Kaspersky

Users should always make sure that while they are online via their computer or smartphone, to connect via a private Wi-Fi that requires a password as this will protect users while they are online.  Public Wi-Fi areas can make users very vulnerable to online attacks. Users should enforce Virtual Private Networks (VPN). VPNs provide a secure connection over the Internet between a user and the data or websites, which they are connecting to – and encrypts the data exchanged across that connection.

Lastly, users should ensure that they have the right protection on their smartphones’s or PC’s, such as Kaspersky Internet Security – multi-device, which protects a consumer while they are online on their macs, smartphones and PCs – all at the same time. Q: What projections are there for Kenya regarding threats? A: While technology and concepts like The Internet of Things and Big Data are offering companies across Africa (including Kenya) numerous opportunities to deliver effective content to their customers, this also unlocks organisations to a variety cyber threats if they are not protected correctly. The number of incidents where data has been breached has increased over the past few years, and cyber threats are a big dilemma with regards to securing data. The goal of these attacks is to obtain personal information for financial gain. However, despite the increase in these kinds of attacks, companies still do not have the right security in place.

Additionally, we believe will see more cyber attacks through social media, as most consumers only have one password for all their accounts, which can leave users in a very vulnerable position.  The reality is that cyber criminals will only get smarter and will continue looking for the new ways of gaining profit. That is why it is essential that users and businesses are aware of existing risks in the Internet and understand the necessary protection measures they need to take.

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