Advances in technology have made business operations much faster and easier. However, these advances have also led to more incidences of cybercrime. In cases where the security of your business’s network has been breached, computer forensic investigations can be used to investigate and solve cybercrime. A professional hacking forensic investigator can analyze the digital footprint left by hackers to identify and resolve loopholes in your system.

Computer forensics investigations can be used for detecting small and large-scale cybercrime ranging from inappropriate use of the company’s systems to data theft and more. However even before you engage a hacking forensic investigator, it is important to understand the areas where your business is most susceptible to hackers and cybercrime.

Understanding Your Company's Weak Spots Malware Attacks

Hackers often use infected applications, USB drives, or software to capture data, passwords and keystrokes. This information is then used to access your system, giving the hacker access to important company data. Malware attacks can cause serious breaches in your network security so having a robust endpoint protection system and anti-malware software is crucial.

Phishing Emails

Cyber attacks are often carried out using phishing emails with malicious viruses or links to infected websites. This method of attack works because phishing emails are often disguised as official emails prompting the reader to open them. This type of email can be used to collect passwords, acquire confidential data and even install malware on your system. To prevent hackers from gaining access to your system with phishing emails, it is important to ensure that you have an updated virus detection and protection solution. It is also important to avoid clicking on links in emails that direct you to other sites.

Social Engineering

Sharing too much information on social media can allow hackers to access data and information to breach your system. Hackers can easily use your social media accounts to initiate password resets, redirect data and access sensitive information. Most hackers are increasingly using social engineering to hack into systems because of the vast information available online. This information, if not properly safeguarded, can provide hackers with a gateway into your system. Using protections such as two-factor authentication can help minimize the risk of hackers accessing your details.

Ransomware

Hackers have been known to hold websites and company data hostage until a ransom is paid. This kind of attack can cause costly operational downtimes, data loss and a complete breach of your network security. Hackers will typically target businesses in sensitive industries where data loss can cause a major hitch in operations. Having a robust security system ensures that your system does not have loopholes that hackers can exploit to hold your system hostage. It is also important to continually update your security system and change passwords regularly.

Unencrypted Data When you do not have sufficient layers of security, your data becomes vulnerable to hackers. Ensuring that any sensitive data is backed up, encrypted and password protected helps to reduce the risk of hackers accessing it. When your data is properly encrypted, hackers may not be able to use it even if they access it. You can also safeguard your data by backing it up, which ensures that in case you are hacked you will not lose all your data. Cloud solutions for backup are ideal since they can be accessed from anywhere even if your system is compromised.