People Most Targeted by Cybercriminals

In other cybersecurity news …

Casey Allen, Concentric‘s CIO, has come up with a list of five types of people who should be extra wary of cybercriminals.

It’s increasingly difficult to have any privacy as everyone has a digital footprint, from their company’s profile, to browser history and social media accounts. Everyone is vulnerable, but cybercriminals are extra-focused on these five types of people:

• Journalists – Since 2021, threat groups have turned up their targeting of journalists to siphon data and credentials, as well as to track them. Those at established media organizations are increasingly at risk from hackers, companies or even governments, particularly where there is limited press freedom.
• Frequent flyers – For those who are always traveling, for work or fun, using public Wi-Fi will put you in harm’s way. Additionally, in certain countries, increased surveillance can pose an additional cyber risk.
• Influencers – When you put everything online, even if you think you’re protecting yourself, people can easily connect the dots. From your children’s first day of school photos, to where you’ve marked yourself as checked in, online activity can expose more than you’d think.
• C-Suite – When the public learns that you’re a top earner, your risk of being targeted increases exponentially. It’s important to educate yourself, and your company’s staff, on best practices to keep everyone secure.
• Crypto players – Since it’s still such new technology, crypto leaves significant room for vulnerabilities in the digital asset ecosystem.