We reveal the most attacked brands online, why you’re at risk, and how you can easily and cost-effectively prevent the threat of an imminent cyberattack.
It’s no longer a case of if you’ll be attacked, but when, and with the majority of us signing up to the forever-growing number of online apps and services online – we’re simply increasing our chances of being hacked.
The Most Attacked Brands Online Are…
You’ll not be surprised to hear that the most attacked brands online are those of our favourite and day-to-day go-to apps like Facebook, Netflix and Spotify.
There are many reasons as to why the bigger the brand the more likely they are to be attacked, whether it be a hacker showcasing his/her talents to the company itself, or the simple fact victims get emails from these brands on a regular and daily basis – making it easier to replicate and deceive the recipient.
In a recent report from security company Dynarisk, the top 20 most attacked brands online are:
| Rank | Most Attacked Brand |
|---|---|
| 1 | riotgames.com |
| 2 | netflix.com |
| 3 | spotify.com |
| 4 | origin.com |
| 5 | ea.com |
| 6 | onyentertainmentnetwork.com |
| 7 | live.com |
| 8 | crackingcore.com |
| 9 | realitykings.com |
| 10 | xbox.com |
| 11 | amazon.com |
| 12 | adobe.com |
| 13 | wwe.com |
| 14 | steampowered.com |
| 15 | deezer.com |
| 16 | facebook.com |
| 17 | beatsmusic.com |
| 18 | yahoo.com |
| 19 | rapidgator.net |
| 20 | hitleap.com |
The Most Hacked Industries Are…
The same report revealed that Technology, Computing and the slightly more risqué, Pornography are the most hacked industries online – with the latter being most likely be down to the sensitive nature, hackers will be cashing in on those hoping to be spared the embarrassment of their online viewing habits.
| Industry | % |
|---|---|
| Non-standard content | 31.7% |
| Technology & computing | 22.1% |
| Adult and niche | 13.9% |
| Hobbies & Interests | 9.4% |
| Arts & Entertainment | 4.1% |
| Shopping | 1.3% |
| Illegal Content | 2.5% |
| Business | 2.2% |
| Personal finance | 1.9% |
| Sports | 1.4% |
| Society | 1.3% |
| Food & Drink | 1.2% |
| Education | 0.7% |
| Travel | 0.6% |
| Style & Fashion | 0.6% |
| Law | 0.4% |
| News/Weather/Information | 0.4% |
| VPNs/Proxies & Filter | 0.3% |
| Automotive | 0.3% |
| Home & Garden | 0.1% |
| Couponing | 0.1% |
| Unmoderated UGC/Message board | 0.1% |
| Pets | 0.1% |
| Careers | 0.1% |
| Science | 0.1% |
| Mac support | 0.1% |
| Health & Fitness | 0.1% |
| Antivirus Software | 0.1% |
| TV & Video | 0.1% |
| Web design/HTML | 0.1% |
Ironically, and cheekily, we see 0.1% of attacks hitting and coming from Antivirus software, preying on those thinking they’re out to help, when in fact it is those infecting their machines.
So, with so many of our favourite brands being hacked and replicated, fooling us into parting ways with our hard-earned cash, it begs the question, what can you do to protect yourself and your business online?
Prevention Is Better Than Cure!
The age-old saying is a fact, and with these top 3 tips, you too can prevent yourself from being attacked and hacked online.
1. Three Random Words
We’ve told you before, and we’ll tell you again, password security is key.
Whilst Microsoft has recently lowered its stance on the and expired its password reset policies, that doesn’t mean you should become blasé or incompetent with your password selection skills.
As suggested in our recent The Most Hacked Passwords Revealed blog and the advice of the NCSC (National Cyber Security Centre), by simply choosing three random but memorable words – you’re making it near impossible for hackers to guess and gain access to your accounts and personal data.
2. Multi-Factor Authentication
MFA is the combination of login credentials, typical scenarios combine layers made up of:
- Physical security: Validates and authenticates a user based on an employee card or other types of physical token
- Logical/knowledge base security: Validates and authenticates a user based on a required password or personal identification number (PIN), which is memorised by the user
- Biometric security: Validates and authenticates based on a user’s fingerprints, retinal scan and/or voice
Adding an extra layer of security is a no-brainer, and by incorporating multi-factor authentication system into your business practice or personal day-to-day activities online, you’ll make it near-impossible for hackers to guess your login credential, significantly reducing the risk of an attack.
3. Secure Internet Gateway
The implementation of a secure internet gateway into your business and on your personal devices provides the first line of defence against threats online.
Like we mentioned above, prevention is better than the cure, and with a secure internet gateway you’re putting up a barrier, an umbrella – stopping all kinds of attacks ranging from Malware to Phishing.
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