STAY SAFE OUT THERE Words by Katie Kasperson In present times, almost everyone has been the victim of some form of cybercrime. Whether it’s through a large-scale data breach or an individual attack, it’s vital to stay vigilant online
o matter your industry, cybersecurity should be on your radar. The digital landscape is now rife with
Along that line, an ‘ever-growing regulatory landscape’ and ‘continued gaps in resources, knowledge and talent’ also contribute to cybersecurity – or lack thereof. Laws like the GDPR protect those in the EU and the EEA; but unfortunately, the rest of the world may be lagging behind. Additionally, talent scarcity in IT – combined with vulnerable code bases – mean that, right now, cyber criminals have the advantage. External forces like the geopolitical climate and a globalised economy can also propel these issues. For instance, the Russian war on Ukraine has led to a variety of attacks, including the hacking
of a Ukrainian satellite and hijacking of Russian television channels. These types of attack are especially relevant to the broadcast industry. The biggest threats today are signal intrusion (and, more recently, ‘zoombombing’ or intruding on a private video call), piracy and illegal streaming, and leaks containing intellectual property. And a new wave of AI-fuelled cybercrime is coming, thanks to advances in machine learning. Say hello to the newest form of phishing: deepfakes. In this article, we review current rates of cyberattacks and outline some of the most common illegal activities, with the hope that awareness will translate to action.
cybercrime, and unsuspecting (or perhaps unprepared) individuals and organisations are the most attractive targets. According to McKinsey, ‘growing, on- demand access to ubiquitous data and information platforms’ is one of the main factors driving these concerns. We’ve all heard about the rise of big data. Our information is mined for profit to allow digital marketers to better do their jobs, and whether we’ve expressly consented largely depends on regional policies.
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