Originally published on infosecurity-magazine.com.
Brexit presents a unique opportunity for hackers as, similarly to con men, they thrive on confusion and chaos – something that today’s political uncertainty provides in spades.
Most people think of hacking as using malicious code for some nefarious purpose – be it stealing data or installing malware – but many often forget that in order to upload this malicious code, these hackers must first gain entry to a private network. Cyber-criminals therefore, need the confidence of those with access to critical data, which is where Brexit comes in. Clearswift’s recent research, which polled IT decision-makers in enterprise organizations, found that 53% of firms see Brexit as a direct threat to their cybersecurity and have increased their security spending as a response.