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What are the top 10 cybersecurity threats of this year?

1. Phishing attacks: A popular method used by hackers to trick individuals into revealing their personal information or login credentials through deceptive emails or messages.

2. Ransomware attacks: Hackers encrypt a user’s data and demand a ransom for its release, posing a significant threat to individuals and organizations.

3. IoT vulnerabilities: With the increasing use of Internet of Things (IoT) devices, hackers exploit the weak security of smart devices to gain unauthorized access to networks and user data.

4. Social engineering attacks: These involve manipulating individuals through psychological tactics to deceive them into revealing sensitive information or giving unauthorized access to systems.

5. Insider threats: Organizations face risks from trusted employees or individuals with internal access who intentionally or accidentally compromise data or systems.

6. Credential stuffing: Cybercriminals attempt to gain access to user accounts by using automated tools to input stolen or leaked usernames and passwords.

7. Malware attacks: Malicious software, such as viruses, worms, or Trojans, can infect systems or networks, causing damage, data loss, or unauthorized access.

8. Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs): Sophisticated and prolonged cyberattacks, often state-sponsored, targeting specific organizations or infrastructure with the aim of stealing sensitive data or causing disruption.

9. Cloud vulnerabilities: Organizations storing data in the cloud face risks such as misconfigurations, insecure APIs, and data breaches due to cloud service provider vulnerabilities.

10. Zero-day exploits: These refer to vulnerabilities in software or hardware that are unknown to the vendor and can be exploited by hackers before a patch or fix is available. These threats often demand immediate attention for mitigation.