As our world gets more and more connected through computers and the internet, the bad guys – known as attackers – are becoming cleverer, stronger, and swifter in the ways they can cause trouble. The folks over at Rapid7, who study these problems, have some news for us. They’ve released a report all about computer attacks, and it looks like things aren’t going to get easier.
When we talk about attackers being “sophisticated,” we mean they’re like sneaky ninjas who know a lot about computers and can find crafty ways to break into places they shouldn’t be. They’re “better armed” because they have more tools and tricks to use. And “faster” means they act super quickly, leaving little time for the good guys to stop them. This is all kind of like a game of cops and robbers in the digital world, only the stakes can be really high.
The Rapid7 2024 Attack Intelligence Report points out that these attackers aren’t slowing down. What can we do about it? Well, imagine your computer had a secret knock to let friends in and keep the bad guys out – this is what’s called “MFA” or Multi-Factor Authentication. Even though it’s really helpful, not enough people are using it.
In a nutshell, things on the internet can get risky. But here’s the good part: There are teams of experts who work to protect our internet and computer stuff. Diversified Outlook Group is one of these expert teams. They know all about these tricky attacks and have the smarts to help keep you safe.
If you’re worried about keeping your internet stuff secure and want to learn more about what you can do, shoot an email over to support@diversifiedoutlookgroup.com. They’ve got your back and can help make sure your secret computer knock is as good as it can be.
If you want to dive deeper into what the report says, check out the full story: [https://www.securityweek.com/zero-day-attacks-and-supply-chain-compromises-surge-mfa-remains-underutilized-rapid7-report/](https://www.securityweek.com/zero-day-attacks-and-supply-chain-compromises-surge-mfa-remains-underutilized-rapid7-report/).
