This is the era of digitization which means almost anything and everything is done online. Whether for professional tasks or educational purposes, especially with the 2020-2021 pandemic period, everything is processed through devices & the internet. Even the eCommerce business is booming with the ease of shopping from the comfort of our homes. But as with any successful proceeding, there is always a downside we tend to overlook. In this case, the major disadvantage of our 24-hour online generation is the threat of cybersecurity.

While we enjoy the ease of access to information, communications, & entertainment media online, we tend to ignore this very important element that might cause substantial loss in the long run.

What is Cybersecurity Threat & the reasons behind it?

So what is a cybersecurity threat? It is basically the process of malicious attacks on our devices through various phishing methods disrupting our device performance resulting in substantial loss of data, privacy invasion, theft of confidential information, and manipulations. These methodologies are usually implemented by hackers, terrorists, and hostile individuals with corrupt mindsets who set out to destroy and disturb our daily activities. 

This is a global threat that has affected millions of individuals and businesses that were compromised. Especially in the context of our country Nepal, we are one of the top names when it comes to countries that are most vulnerable as seen in the Live Cyber Threat Map.

So before we go into how to prevent this from happening, it is important that we understand the reasons for these kinds of cybersecurity threats. The first and foremost reason that makes our devices and networks vulnerable is the lack of security. Most of us, especially when browsing online mindless of what unauthorized websites we click on and access tend to compromise our security. These are the fastest way any malware, DDoS attacks, Trojans, and similar threats tend to successfully attack us and our privacy. 

Another major reason a device is compromised is when a virus-infected USB or storage device is connected. These removable disks are one of the easiest ways to transfer files from one device to another. But at the same time, it is also another fastest way to transfer malware and viruses. 

Getting onto the age-old email scams, we as users always tend to open our emails on a daily as professionals or students. Suspicious email scams riddled with these kinds of cybersecurity compromising malware and threats are another huge source of affecting our devices. 

How to prevent our devices from Cybersecurity threats?

Prevention is always better than cure, whether it is our physical health or our digital health. So, what are the major points we need to remember to prevent us from compromising our devices to these malicious viruses, malware, and overall cybersecurity threats?