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The Virtual Doorways Are Wide Open

In a rapidly evolving society, we need to adopt a fresh perspective on safety. Addressing new security challenges requires collective ingenuity, as changes in our environment create complex issues that cannot be solved in isolation. However, collaboration can be difficult, as each organization often prioritizes its own ambitions. To ensure the safety of our society, it is crucial to step out of our comfort zones. We must consider not only the cyber-attacks that target websites but also the broader implications for privacy and the potential misuse of information. The complexity of the digital landscape often leaves us uncertain about who is accessing our data and for what purpose. While the internet has opened up numerous opportunities, it has also introduced significant vulnerabilities that threaten our social and economic security. We must work together to navigate these challenges effectively.

Secure Your DataEenvironment

The real-time images below highlight the urgent need for increased attention to cybersecurity:

Current Cyber Attacks: The linked image shows ongoing cyber attacks in real time, detailing where they are happening, who is behind them, the methods used, and their targets;

Data Theft: Another image illustrates that data is stolen and misused every second.

With our world increasingly connected through the "Internet of Things" (IoT), the complexity of digital security has grown significantly. There is an urgent need for regulation to maintain trust in all systems connected to the internet. As we navigate our lives through these interconnected systems, I advocate for a comprehensive and robust approach to internet security and information management. The internet has provided us with vast opportunities, but it has also exposed us to considerable vulnerabilities that threaten both social and economic security.

Be Digitally Resilient

Hacking is increasingly becoming a method for stealing money, with companies often left paralyzed by cybercriminals who infiltrate their systems for extended periods. These attacks usually culminate in hackers demanding large ransoms for the restoration of systems. By 2023, it is estimated that there will be 1.7 million ransomware attacks each day-about one every 19 seconds and this figure is expected to rise, partly due to the use of AI by criminals. The average cost to companies per attack is approximately 1.8 million euros.
Hackers employ various methods to gain access to computer systems, including cracking passwords where a 12-character password can be compromised in as little as one minute and bribing employees for access. These attacks originate from multiple countries, and you can find a comprehensive overview of them in this google document.

For validated and controlled data on cybercrime, a highly recommended resource is the website cybercrimeinfo.nl.

Online Trustability

We often accept a variety of inquiries on websites and apps without hesitation, making it easier to access their features. However, this also means we consent to suppliers using our data without fully understanding how it may be processed or shared. In 2020, a study was initiated to evaluate the reliability, privacy, and integrity of apps and IoT devices. Assessments could be made through the CALLforTRUST website based on several key criteria: