Thursday 29 September 2016

Web Applications Can Now Be Locked With Ransomware

Any electronic device using web application can easily be hacked

Any electronic device using web application can easily be hacked

With web applications becoming more and more popular in all kinds of gadgets and applications, hackers have found a way to use Ransomware to lock them regardless of what device these applications are installed on.

In simple words, if you have a smart TV, a smart watch or any appliance that uses applications, it is under threat by hackers.

Cybercrime has become a norm nowdays thanks to emerging technology. Cybercrime is no longer only conducted through email, data breach or through mobile phones. Hackers can take control of your device if it is connected to the web.

Read more details http://www.forbes.com/sites/forbestechcouncil/2016/09/29/web-applications-are-the-achilles-heel-of-cybersecurity/#34dbb5271ec6

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