- Definition of Cyber Crime
Cyber crime is a crime committed online. This crime knows no time and is not picky about its targets. It can happen to individuals or companies wherever they are. So you need to be vigilant.
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The purpose of cyber crime itself varies. It can be just a fad, to a serious crime that harms the victim financially.
In practice, cyber crime can be done alone or involving a group of people. The perpetrators of cyber crime of course are people who are experts in various hacking techniques. In fact, not infrequently a cyber crime is carried out from different places at the same time.
- What are the Disadvantages of Cyber Crime?
Every crime in cyberspace of course results in losses that are felt by the victim. Here are some of the disadvantages:
1. Online Reputation Can Be Threatened
The disadvantage of cyber crime is that online reputation can be threatened. Especially if you use online activities for business. If you become a victim, it could be that your online business will lose customer trust.
Say, your online store got hacked. Visitors will feel insecure to visit your site, so he may decide not to shop from your store anymore, it will be very detrimental to your business.
2. Losing Important Data
One of the biggest losses of cyber crime is data loss. This can happen to both personal accounts and websites that store customer personal data.
Cyber crime is always looking for loopholes to steal important data and use it for various purposes. One of them is for extortion purposes or selling it on the black market.
For example, Blackbaud, one of the makers of financial management software, was once a victim of confidential data theft.
The company reported that their site had been hacked. Hackers managed to steal data about students and alumni from 10 Universities in UK, US and Canada. As a result, perpetrators can disseminate personal data of students and alumni. From name to social security number.
3. Damage to Software and Computer Systems
Damage to software and programs can also occur due to cyber crime. One of the things that made a scene was the WannaCry Ransomware attack that attacked various government websites. At that time, the attack that occurred caused many devices to be inaccessible. This action mainly occurs on vulnerable operating systems, both outdated and pirated versions.
That is why it is important for you to always pay attention to the security of the system on your computer. One of them, by continuously updating the antivirus and the version of the operating system used.
4. Lost Some Money
Financial losses are also the biggest impact of cyber crime activities. The forms of action can take various forms, from phishing to extortion.
Not only experienced by individuals, as well as companies, the loss of a sum of money due to cyber crime is also experienced by the state.
Based on Frost & Sullivan research initiated by Microsoft in 2018, cybercrime in Indonesia can cause losses of up to IDR 478.8 trillion or US$ 34.2 billion. That number is quite fantastic. What if you are the one experiencing the loss?
Therefore, from now on, be more careful with cyber crimes!
- How to Avoid Cyber Crime?
1. Use Secure Hosting
You could say this is an important step in an effort to protect your website. Hosting services with special security protections can help you prevent cyber crime.
One of them is Niagahoster which has the Imunify360 feature. This feature is able to provide protection from malware attacks. Some of them are with Proactive Defense to block threats in real time and Patch Management which will update the server to the latest version automatically.
2. Diligently Update
Diligent in updating can be a way to avoid cyber crime. Both updates on the operating system and on the management system on your website.
For example, if you are using Windows, you will always be notified of updates. If possible, immediately perform the recommended update. This also applies to MacOS and Linux users.
In addition, update WordPress every time there is a new version. You can do this directly through the WordPress dashboard page or use manual steps. In addition to increasing security, you will also get the latest more advanced features.
Not only that, don’t forget to always update your WordPress website themes and plugins. You can do it all at once or in stages according to the capabilities of your server.
3. Install SSL
Have you ever noticed the padlock icon before the Website URL? Well, that is a sign that the website uses SSL.
By seeing the lock icon, your site visitors will trust your website more. This is because visitors believe that your website is indeed safe to visit, because it has activated SSL.
In fact, the main reason why you should install SSL is because SSL certificates guarantee multiple layers of security. SSL guarantees that every data packet that is exchanged between your website and visitors who activate SSL, will be protected by the most up-to-date encryption techniques
This of course can make you avoid data theft by unwanted parties. Any information obtained will not be read, because of the encryption technique.
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