We live in the age of information. Chances are, your business uses the internet every day. You needn’t be a leading industry titan to face threats online. Modern hackers steal and exploit from many businesses. They may target yours, too. Between database breaches, account leaks and keyloggers, there’s a lot to consider. Where do you have to keep security in mind?
This said, a little prevention goes a long way. The best type of prevention, meanwhile, is knowledge. Below, we’re covering the five biggest security threats awaiting you online. Keep them in mind when protecting your business.
Threat One: Ransomware 
Some hackers hold businesses hostage, in essence, for their information. In 2017, one such hacker targeted FedEx—breaching accounts across 150 countries. Ransomware downloads info-stealing programs into your database. If you aren’t careful, the information of your employees may become public—or get used in identity theft.
Threat Two: Data Breaches
In some cases, ransomware isn’t needed to break into a database. General data breaches are another pressing threat. In 2017, a cyberattack on Equifax resulted in the successful theft of sensitive consumer data. To counter data breaches, a business can create heavy in-house regulations by watching their digital assets closely.
Threat Three: Cloud Hacking
While cloud technology has encryption, it too can become a target. In fact, the past year has seen quite a few cloud-based cyber attacks. Most cloud-based cyber-crime involves ransomware. Still, some hackers simply steal a user’s long-in information. Then, they use this information to target the employee’s overarching business.
Threat Four: Artificial Intelligence
While AI might try to help people stay secure, cyber attackers can use AI technology as a weapon. By using an AI system’s user-targeted input requests, an attacker can find a user’s information.
Threat Five: Malware
Malware is still a pressing issue, and it will continue to be. Today’s machine-learning programs are bypassing security programs. While some strong security programs can discover these attacks, some simply can’t keep up.
At the end of the day, your business may be at risk. Hackers are good at what they do: finding information. Contact your business insurance provider today, and ask them how to better uncover your database’s weak spots. You won’t regret it.