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Starting this month, many countries in Southeast Asia are gradually Adjust lockdown measures in a way that different Some companies are ready to implement well-designed business continuity plans. But such ready companies make up a very small percentage of small and medium-sized businesses, or SMBs. Returning to work after the physical limitations of the COVID-19 pandemic, SMBs are facing a variety of challenges, including Cyber threats as well From the latest statistics from Kaspersky Global cybersecurity company Kaspersky's anti-phishing system prevented 834,993 phishing attacks against companies with 50-250 employees in the first three months of 2020, representing a 56% increase compared to last month. with last year For statistics for all six countries in Southeast Asia.
It was found that every country had an increase in the number compared to the Email Data same period last year. Thailand had a total of 144,243 interceptions, the third highest number in Southeast Asia. Mr. You Siang Thiang, General Manager, Kaspersky Southeast Asia, said: “Economic recovery and employee health are of utmost importance to businesses after a shutdown or lockdown. However, the issue of Cyber Security In the 21st century, phishing attacks are one of the most popular forms of cybercrime. which increases quality and quantity every day The dangers of this threat can range from simple viruses. which can scan quickly to multi-million dollar heists, such as the case of the Central Bank of Bangladesh in 2016, which was attacked with phishing emails that clearly targeted victims.” Mr. Yow added that “There are some common features in phishing emails that users should be especially wary of, such as suspicious attachments or links. bad grammar There is a spelling error. Unprofessional graphics Wanting to confirm your email in an unnecessarily urgent manner, etc.
There are also cybercriminals using it to talk about COVID-19. To be a channel as well Therefore, to protect organizations from phishing attacks. You should check your email system and endpoints. Including empowering employees with training on basic but highly important online behavior.” To protect business organizations from phishing threats Kaspersky experts recommend the following: Train employees on basic cyber security: For example, don't open or store files from unknown emails or websites. Because it may be dangerous to the company. Do not use personal details in passwords. Names, birth dates, addresses, and other personal information should not be used. Regularly remind employees how to handle sensitive data, such as storing it in a trusted cloud service that requires authentication for access. and should not be shared with untrusted third parties. Because humans are the key factor in this type of threat. Kaspersky has launched free online training courses.
It was found that every country had an increase in the number compared to the Email Data same period last year. Thailand had a total of 144,243 interceptions, the third highest number in Southeast Asia. Mr. You Siang Thiang, General Manager, Kaspersky Southeast Asia, said: “Economic recovery and employee health are of utmost importance to businesses after a shutdown or lockdown. However, the issue of Cyber Security In the 21st century, phishing attacks are one of the most popular forms of cybercrime. which increases quality and quantity every day The dangers of this threat can range from simple viruses. which can scan quickly to multi-million dollar heists, such as the case of the Central Bank of Bangladesh in 2016, which was attacked with phishing emails that clearly targeted victims.” Mr. Yow added that “There are some common features in phishing emails that users should be especially wary of, such as suspicious attachments or links. bad grammar There is a spelling error. Unprofessional graphics Wanting to confirm your email in an unnecessarily urgent manner, etc.
There are also cybercriminals using it to talk about COVID-19. To be a channel as well Therefore, to protect organizations from phishing attacks. You should check your email system and endpoints. Including empowering employees with training on basic but highly important online behavior.” To protect business organizations from phishing threats Kaspersky experts recommend the following: Train employees on basic cyber security: For example, don't open or store files from unknown emails or websites. Because it may be dangerous to the company. Do not use personal details in passwords. Names, birth dates, addresses, and other personal information should not be used. Regularly remind employees how to handle sensitive data, such as storing it in a trusted cloud service that requires authentication for access. and should not be shared with untrusted third parties. Because humans are the key factor in this type of threat. Kaspersky has launched free online training courses.