Cybersecurity
What is it?
Cybersecurity is the practice of protecting computers, networks, software applications, critical systems, and data from potential digital threats. Cybersecurity ensures the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information and resources in the digital world.
Threats and How to Respond
Below, we’ll list some threats that appear in e-commerce:
Such as phishing, direct requests for small payments via email or other methods such as SMS, smishing, or phone, vishing.
Ransomware is common in companies, where this virus acts by encrypting documents and data, demanding a ransom.
Another more common threat, also among users, is identity theft on social media.
Due to the aforementioned threats and many others, online businesses must comply with regulations that protect website customers, such as the protection of personal data, known as the General Data Protection Regulation, or, for example, the protection of bank card data, known as the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard.
Breaking regulations can result in severe fines, as well as the loss of customers and business partners.
Use of current technologies
The use of Blockchain in cybersecurity, providing greater transparency and security in digital sales documents. For example, anonymous online customers carry out a cryptocurrency transaction, which means that the use of Blockchain facilitates commercial transactions.