Users often put digital security into a single category and confuse identity protection with antivirus, assuming both work the same. But they are not. Before you buy one, it is important to understand the difference between the two. This blog covers the difference between identity theft security and device security.
Cybersecurity threats: Past vs present
Traditionally, a common computer virus could crash a machine and infect a few files. That was it. But today, the cybersecurity landscape has changed from compromising computers via system overload of resources to stealing personal data.
A computer virus is a malware that self-replicates, travelling through devices. It corrupts data and software, and can also steal personal data.
With time, hackers have learned that users are easier targets than computers. These days, malware and social engineering attacks pose more threats than viruses. A well planned phishing email or a fake login page will benefit hackers more than a traditional virus.
Due to the surge in data breaches, hackers have got it easy. Your data- phone number, financial details, passwords is swimming in databases, sold like bulk goods on the dark web.
AI has made things worse and easier to exploit. Hackers can now create believable messages and even impersonate your voice. These shenanigans don’t even require creativity, they need to be convincing enough to bait a victim to click or reply.