Group 9: Bùi Vân Anh, Nguyễn Thị Vân An.

Topic: TECHNOLOGY
The Importance of Cybersecurity
Introduction: Look around today's world, and you'll see that daily life is more dependent on
technology than ever before. The benefits of this trend range from near-instant access to
information on the Internet to the modern conveniences provided by smart home automation
technology. With so much good coming from technology, it can be hard to believe that potential
threats lurk behind every device and platform. Yet, despite society's rosy perception of modern
advances, cyber security threats presented by modern tech are a real danger.

1. The scale of cybersecurity threat

Concepts such as the pandemic, cryptocurrency, and the rise in remote working are coming
together to create a target-rich environment for criminals to take advantage of. Medical services,
retailers and public entities experienced the most breaches, with malicious criminals responsible
for most incidents. Some of these sectors are more appealing to cybercriminals because they
collect financial and medical data, but all businesses that use networks can be targeted for
customer data, corporate espionage, or customer attacks.

A report by RiskBased Security revealed that a shocking 7.9 billion records have been exposed
by data breaches in the first nine months of 2019 alone. This figure is more than double (112%)
the number of records exposed in the same period in 2018.

With the scale of the cyber threat set to continue to rise, global spending on cybersecurity
solutions is naturally increasing. Gartner predicts cybersecurity spending will reach $188.3
billion in 2023 and surpass $260 billion globally by 2026.

Suggestions:
- cryptocurrency: tiền ảo
- public entities: các tổ chức công cộng
- corporate espionage: gián điệp công ty

2. Cyber safety tips

 Update your software and operating system: This means you benefit from the latest security
patches.
 Use anti-virus software: Security solutions like Kaspersky Total Security will detect and
remove threats. Keep your software updated for the best level of protection.
 Use strong passwords: Ensure your passwords are not easily guessable.
 Do not open email attachments from unknown senders: These could be infected with
malware.
 Avoid using unsecured Wi-Fi networks in public places: Unsecure networks leave you
vulnerable to man-in-the-middle attacks.
Suggestions:
- malware: phần mềm độc hại
- man-in-the-middle attack: tấn công xen giữa
Conclusion: While the bits and bytes behind these efforts can be hard to visualize, it's much
easier to consider the effects. Without cyber security professionals working tirelessly, many
websites would be nearly impossible to enjoy due to ever-present denial-of-service attack
attempts. Simply put, cyber security is critically important because it helps to preserve the
lifestyles we have come to know and enjoy.
Suggestions:
- denial-of-serice attack: tấn công từ chối dịch vụ
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Source:
https://www.simplilearn.com/tutorials/cyber-security-tutorial/what-is-cyber-security#GoTop
https://www.kaspersky.com/resource-center/definitions/what-is-cyber-security