Growth of Hacktivism
Hacktivism is a combination of words Hack N Activism. In general, this is done with the purpose of breaking into someone’s computer and steal that information that supports political or social agendas in the wrong way. The target of hacktivists is primarily to gain their visibility on the websites of government organizations and deface their security protocols by promoting their politically influenced cause. According to the 2021 IBM X-Force report, there was 25 percent of data thefts and leak attacks (in 2020) in which hacktivists have demonstrated their interest in seeking data of multi-national corporations and the government bodies connected with them. No matter what the intention of the hacktivists was, but such criminal attacks are a slap to government organizations taking care of the assets of their customers.
With this, a sort of motivation for challenging governments or forcing them to go against their morals is unknowingly promoted. There are many anonymous hacktivist groups working (since 2008) against disturbing the internal business processes of government or multinational organizations in the name of public welfare. They mix with the C-Level executives and continue embarrassing the government through the ideology of taking revenge with their online campaigns supporting regular flow DDoS attacks. This is a newer version of breaking into cybersecurity systems of the government so that the protests of hacktivists may spread throughout the world and launch a shuttle of defacement of the reputation immorally.
Top 10 Cybersecurity Challenges in 2024
Cybersecurity is crucial for businesses to thrive in today’s competitive landscape. Small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) particularly stand to benefit by safeguarding their reputation and protecting against cyber threats. With the global cybersecurity market projected to reach $170.4 billion by 2025 (according to Gartner), it’s imperative for organizations, regardless of size, to address cybersecurity challenges proactively.
Failure to tackle these challenges not only jeopardizes businesses but also impacts customers connected to their services. With 95% of cybersecurity breaches attributed to human error (Cybint), real-time solutions are essential to mitigate risks. As organizations navigate the complexities of cybersecurity, they must confront various challenges to ensure the integrity of their systems and data. By addressing these challenges head-on, businesses can mitigate the risk of data breaches and maintain trust in an increasingly digital world.