{"id":453,"date":"2023-10-24T05:24:04","date_gmt":"2023-10-24T05:24:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.itcss.net\/?p=453"},"modified":"2023-10-24T12:19:37","modified_gmt":"2023-10-24T12:19:37","slug":"recognizing-common-cyber-security-threats","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.itcss.net\/recognizing-common-cyber-security-threats","title":{"rendered":"Recognizing Common Cyber Security Threats"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div style=\"float:right; margin: 15px 0 10px 10px;\"><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"680\" height=\"469\" src=\"http:\/\/www.itcss.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/recognizing-common-cyber-security-threats.jpg\" alt=\"recognizing-common-cyber-security-threats\" class=\"wp-image-475\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.itcss.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/recognizing-common-cyber-security-threats.jpg 680w, https:\/\/www.itcss.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/recognizing-common-cyber-security-threats-300x207.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 984px) 61vw, (max-width: 1362px) 45vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.itcss.net\/it-consulting-and-staffing-solutions\/cyber-security\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cyber security<\/a>&nbsp;threats encompass a wide range of techniques and actions that attackers use to exploit weaknesses in technology and human behavior. These can jeopardize the confidentiality, integrity, or availability of information and resources in an organization. Considering the grave impact such threats can have, we at&nbsp;<span class=\"comp\">ITCSS Solution and Staffing<\/span>&nbsp;find it critical to improve people\u2019s awareness of them.<\/p>\n\n<p>That said, allow us, an&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.itcss.net\/it-consulting-and-staffing-solutions\/staffing-solution\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">IT solution<\/a> company, to bring light into some of the most common cyber security threats:<\/p>\n\n<ul>\n<li><b>Malware<\/b>\n<p>Malware is short for malicious software. It comprises a range of malicious programs designed to infiltrate and compromise computer systems, steal data, or perform unauthorized actions. Enlisting the help of specialists in&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.itcss.net\/it-consulting-in-fairfax-virginia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">IT consulting in Fairfax, Virginia<\/a>, can go a long way toward preventing this.<\/p><\/li>\n\n<li><b>Phishing<\/b>\n<p>Phishing is a deceptive technique that entails sending fraudulent emails or messages, mimicking legitimate sources. Its primary goal is to trick recipients into taking actions like clicking on <a href=\"https:\/\/ahrefs.com\/blog\/bad-links\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">harmful links<\/a>, downloading attachments, or revealing sensitive data like passwords and credit card numbers. Training employees about the various forms of phishing attacks and how to recognize them is imperative to mitigate such risks.<\/p><\/li>\n\n<li><b>Data Breaches<\/b>\n<p>A data breach takes place when unauthorized individuals manage to access sensitive or confidential information. Such incidents can occur due to system vulnerabilities, inadequate security measures, and targeted attacks. A well-designed and secure <a href=\"https:\/\/www.itcss.net\/it-consulting-and-staffing-solutions\/it-infrastructure\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">IT infrastructure<\/a>&nbsp;can significantly help in avoiding data breaches.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\n\n<p>Should you have inquiries about this or our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.itcss.net\/it-consulting-and-staffing-solutions\/cloud-services\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">staffing services in Virginia<\/a>, we\u2019d be more than glad to cater to you. Feel free to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.itcss.net\/it-consulting-and-staffing-contact-us\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">contact us<\/a> at your convenience!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n\t{\n\t  \"@context\": \"http:\/\/schema.org\",\n\t  \"@type\": \"NewsArticle\",\n\t  \"mainEntityOfPage\": {\n\t\t\"@type\": \"WebPage\",\n\t\t\"@id\": \"https:\/\/www.itcss.net\/recognizing-common-cyber-security-threats\"\n\t  },\n\t  \"headline\": \"Recognizing Common Cyber Security Threats\",\n\t  \"image\": [\n\t\t\"https:\/\/www.itcss.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/recognizing-common-cyber-security-threats.jpg\",\n\t\t\"https:\/\/www.itcss.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/recognizing-common-cyber-security-threats-300x207.jpg\",\n\t\t\"https:\/\/www.itcss.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/recognizing-common-cyber-security-threats-150x150.jpg\"\n\t   ],\n\t  \"datePublished\": \"2023-10-24\",\n\t  \"dateModified\": \"2023-10-24\",\n\t  \"author\": {\n\t\t\"@type\": \"Person\",\n\t\t\"name\": \"Louise Savoie\"\n\t  },\n\t   \"publisher\": {\n\t\t\"@type\": \"Organization\",\n\t\t\"name\": \"ITCSS Solution and Staffing \",\n\t\t\"logo\": {\n\t\t  \"@type\": \"ImageObject\",\n\t\t  \"url\": \"https:\/\/www.itcss.net\/wp-content\/themes\/itcssolutionar191\/images\/main-logo.png\"\n\t\t}\n\t  },\n\t  \"description\": \"Enlisting the help of specialists in IT consulting in Fairfax, Virginia, can go a long way toward preventing this.\"\n\t}\n<\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cyber security&nbsp;threats encompass a wide range of techniques and actions that attackers use to exploit weaknesses in technology and human behavior. 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