Norton has given some cybersecurity forecasts for the next year. Among them, the rise in cryptocurrency scams is top notch. Many countries are also planning to regulate the cryptocurrency segment
Antivirus software maker Norton claims that cyber attacks and crypto scams may increase in the next year. The company says scammers may try to target victims of natural disasters. To avoid this, there is a need to increase online security.
The number of new investors in the cryptocurrency market is expected to increase sharply over the next year and this could lead to more scams. Cases of fraud under the guise of phishing campaigns or tech support to steal login details of users are also expected to increase.
Norton has given some cybersecurity forecasts for the next year. Among them cryptocurrencies The rise in scams is at the top. Many countries are also planning to regulate the cryptocurrency segment.
The arrival of new investors with little knowledge of the crypto market can make it easier for scammers to commit fraud. Norton said, “Scammers can easily deceive people with little understanding of the crypto market.
The number of scams is also expected to increase with the arrival of new investors. Most methods of scamming may be outdated but we have to know about scammers. New methods are also expected to be used.”
The need to be online during a pandemic and keeping all identity documents online can lead to identity theft and other scams. Norton says that cybercriminals may use phishing campaigns to steal login details or may be fraudulent under the guise of providing tech support.
Norton said that hacker activists or hacktivists would use their information to make political attacks. They can harass governments, create an atmosphere of fear or disclose confidential information. There have been some such attacks this year as well. Scammers will continue to target people affected by disasters over the next year.
Scammers may try to rob these victims from the insurance companies or the government. Norton believes that artificial intelligence and machine learning will increase cybercrime. This could provide new tools for criminals and scammers to commit fraud.
