In the world of the dark web, 2017 is defined by devastating cyber attacks like the Equifax breach, and that type of impact is something Cyber Security expert Steve Weisman, with Bentley University, predicted both last year.
Here are his Top 7 Cyber Security Threats for 2018:
- Health Insurance Hacks
“Medical identity theft is the most serious form of ID theft both personally and financially, it’s the only form of Identity theft that can actually kill you and it’s getting worse,” said Weisman.
He says the 145 million involved in the Equifax breach are especially at risk, since their social security numbers may have been compromised. Also, Medicare is still a year away from giving all people new cards with ID numbers not tied to their SS#.
- Cryptocurrency Scams
This one affects investors, specifically those interested in currency.
“I think scams involving cryptocurrency such as bitcoin are going to be the biggest scams of 2018,” said Weisman.
He says many of the offerings are bogus, but scammers use social media to create hype.
- Ransomware Spike
To prevent your computer from getting hijacked avoid clicking on unknown links, keep security software up to date, and back-up everything on an external hard drive.
- Foreign Cyber Attacks on Banks
“A cyber war with North Korea is certainly something that’s not out of the question,” said Weisman.