It is no hidden fact that cyberattacks are getting more nuanced day in and day out. One of the latest technology-based cyber threats looming over is deepfakes. The word “deepfake” can be broken down into “deep,” meaning it uses deep learning, and “fake” because the content of the picture, audio, or video generated is computerized by specialized algorithms and is not real.
Email remains the primary method for cybercriminals to attack businesses. A recent Proofpoint study found that 83% of organisations experienced successful email-based phishing attacks in 2021. An additional six billion phishing attacks are predicted to occur in 2022.
The rise in remote work has led to an increased need for cyber security awareness as cyber threats have increased by 81% since the global pandemic. A TalentLMS survey found that 61% of employees failed a basic data security quiz, despite receiving cyber security training from their organisation.
The relentless advancement in technology brings with it the ever-increasing risk of cyber attacks. One industry that is steadily adopting new technologies and has thus become vulnerable to cyber attacks is EdTech. With more schools integrating technology into their systems, the threat to data security keeps rising. In the first quarter alone of 2022, India was exposed to 18 million attacks and threats.