Raj Samani and Hugh Thompson Discuss The Year In Hacks

The video discusses the rise in cybercrime during the COVID-19 pandemic, focusing on ransomware attacks on healthcare and remote work vulnerabilities. It highlights the use of deep fakes in cyberattacks and the sophistication of threats. The discussion covers strategies for managing cybersecurity risks and predictions for future trends, including increased automation and AI in cybercrime. The session concludes with a Q&A addressing audience concerns about cloud security and unmanaged devices.

What was one of the major impacts of the coronavirus pandemic on cybersecurity?

• Decrease in cyberattacks

• Cybercriminals teaching mathematics

• Increase in healthcare-targeted scams

• Reduction in ransomware activities

How have cybercriminals exploited the remote work environment?

• By reducing phishing attempts

• By using deep fakes to impersonate trusted individuals

• By focusing on physical security breaches

• By avoiding technology-based attacks

What is a significant challenge in managing cybersecurity during remote work?

• Reduced number of cyberattacks

• Uniform security protocols

• Increased use of deep fakes

• Lack of internet access

What is a common vulnerability exploited by ransomware groups?

• Encrypted data

• Secure networks

• Open RDP access

• Strong passwords

What is a key strategy for companies to manage cybersecurity risks?

• Focusing solely on physical security

• Ignoring IoT devices

• Avoiding technology upgrades

• Implementing a risk register

What is a major concern with IoT devices in cybersecurity?

• They often lack security measures

• They are not connected to networks

• They have built-in compensating controls

• They are always secure

What trend is expected to continue in cybercrime according to the discussion?

• Decrease in cybercriminal activities

• Increased use of AI and machine learning

• Reduction in ransomware demands

• Focus on physical security breaches

How are cybercriminals expected to evolve in 2021?

• By focusing on non-digital crimes

• By avoiding organized crime

• By hiring more skilled affiliates

• By reducing their demands

What is a potential benefit of moving to the cloud for smaller companies?

• Less secure environment

• Higher operational costs

• Reduced data accessibility

• Increased security practices

What is a challenge associated with cloud security?

• Complete transparency

• Lack of standards

• Inability to scale

• Dependence on external security measures