When we want to perform a search on the internet, most of the time we do it through well-known web browsers like Google, Microsoft Edge, or through the latest Artificial Intelligences. These search engines belong to what is known as the Clear Net. The Clear Net is the part of the internet accessible to everyone and is regulated according to the laws and conditions of governments.

During 2023, there were around 2,200 cyberattacks per day, an increase compared to the 2022 data (1,900 cyberattacks per day). However, the targets haven't changed; companies remain the main victims due to the large amounts of data they store and their tendency to pay the requested ransoms to recover their information.

However, sometimes cyberattacks are confused with simple computer issues, as happened recently with CrowdStrike. A flaw in the Microsoft operating system update left thousands of companies unable to carry out their activities normally.

Next, we will discuss how we can differentiate a real cyberattack from a computer problem.

For years, we have been hearing how quantum computing could change and revolutionize the world, and it seemed that Google might achieve this with its own quantum computer, Sycamore. But in July 2024, we saw these hopes shattered when a new technical proposal from Chinese scientists regarding conventional computers broke Sycamore's speed record.

Many businesses have their website on WordPress. Its ease of use, high level of customization, and scalability make it a very useful tool for both small businesses and larger companies. However, WordPress is also a tool prone to cyberattacks, especially with the installation of certain plugins.

One of the main goals of cybercriminals is to obtain the passwords and access credentials of companies' private systems to launch their cyberattacks. With an employee's account credentials, a cybercriminal can gain access to private company information, such as customer, supplier, and employee data, financial information, bank details, and other confidential and sensitive documentation. If this information becomes public, it could cause significant harm to the targeted company.

In this context, where cybercrime is increasingly prevalent, it is essential to understand and stay informed about the main techniques cybercriminals use to steal passwords and access credentials.

Nowadays, all businesses rely on extensive IT equipment, including computers, printers, storage systems, mobile devices, and tablets. However, all of this equipment requires regular maintenance to address performance issues, fix vulnerabilities, or update the operating system.

Performing poor maintenance on this IT equipment or neglecting it altogether can impact its performance or compromise its security. In today’s article, we will explore the consequences of poor IT maintenance on your company’s technological devices.

Predicting, identifying, and mitigating threats before they can cause significant damage to a company—automatically—is the goal of proactive cybersecurity. This approach focuses on detecting attacks before they occur by minimizing vulnerabilities in IT systems.

To achieve this, advanced technologies, constant monitoring practices, and rapid response capabilities are utilized.

In a time when cyberattacks are on the rise due to the high level of digitalization around us—and are becoming increasingly sophisticated and harder to detect—proactive cybersecurity is the key to addressing them successfully. It tackles the problem before the system "catches fire," rather than responding when it is already "in flames."

Therefore, prediction and identification are its main features and objectives.

Adware is a type of malware that infects a device and launches its attack through fraudulent advertisements. The victim clicks on the link, thinking it’s the offer they had been waiting for, but in reality, their private and sensitive information is being stolen.

Cybersecurity has become one of the most important aspects to ensure the future of a company. 70% of cyberattacks target PYMEs, and it is estimated that approximately 60% of these businesses close within six months after suffering an attack.

Spain is one of the most cyberattacked countries, with nearly 40,000 daily threats. Notable attacks include DDoS (distributed denial of service), DoS (denial of service), ransomware attacks, and phishing.

As we have been discussing throughout the year, cyberattacks against companies continue to rise due to the use of increasingly sophisticated technologies, such as Artificial Intelligence. The problem is that once they gain access to the systems, they are also more difficult to combat.

Cyberattacks against companies are multiplying year after year, increasingly affecting businesses of all sizes and sectors. One of the most dangerous cyberattacks launched against these companies is ransomware.

A ransomware attack is a cyber threat in which an attacker uses malware to encrypt the files or data of a system or network, demanding a ransom in exchange for the decryption key.