March 1, 2020
I chose this article because it puts into numbers just how devastating cyber crime is, in terms of how many people are affected. In just the span of one year, the number of cybercrime complaints from both individuals and business organizations reached a staggering 467,361 reports. This is a startling number to read however, it is not shocking. Cybercriminals have numerous tactic in which they can either trick someone out of their information or steal it from right under their nose. The article goes to outline how by using an email address similar to a trusted company address, criminals can trick an employee into giving away their valuable information. In turn, their payroll can be compromised. It also addresses the rise in the use of ransomware as a way to force business to either pay up or pay the price.
What can be learn from this article is to have some sort of software on your computer to detect any sort of fraud. You should also be weary of what information you send over email because if it is too good to be true it is probably a scheme. You could also verify if the sender is real, if it come from a business account, by simply Googling the email. These are a lot of steps to take however, it ensures the safety of you and your personal information.
Carri Writes 