Cyber threats in industry and transport: A real risk that can paralyse your company

Cyber attacks are increasingly sophisticated and harder to identify. Attackers deliberately exploit employees' inattention, technical shortcomings in systems or weak points in security. Since 2023, the number of phishing attacks has increased by 173 % worldwide, and up to 75 % of companies have faced a ransomware attack. The damage caused by cyber attacks has tripled since 2018, currently reaching almost 8 trillion EUR. „Cyber threats concern all companies – small and large alike. In today's digital world, it is no longer a question of whether a company will experience a cyber attack, but when it happens. Therefore the key is preparedness, a quick reaction and a long-term security strategy,“ notes Gabriel Dzan, product manager for cybersecurity at Orange Slovensko.

The most common types of attacks in company practice:

• Phishing
  Fraudulent e-mails or messages that pose as trustworthy sources with the aim of obtaining passwords, financial information or customer data. The consequence may be not only data loss, but also significant reputational damage.
• Ransomware
  Malicious software that encrypts company data and demands a ransom for unlocking it. In many cases the attack begins with a phishing e-mail. The result is usually not only a financial loss, but also paralysed operations and a loss of customer trust.
• DDoS attacks
  They involve overwhelming company servers with a large number of requests, leading to service outages. These attacks can disrupt operational continuity and weaken the company's credibility.
• Malware
  Malicious software penetrates company devices with the aim of stealing data, damaging systems or misusing company infrastructure. It most often gets into systems through employees' inattention – via e-mail attachments or infected files.

How to protect yourself effectively against cyber threats?

Companies can significantly reduce the risk of cyber attacks by introducing a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy. Key measures include regular employee training in recognising phishing attacks, the use of strong passwords and multi-factor authentication, as well as regular updates of software and security systems. Data backup is also important, as is the implementation of firewalls and antivirus solutions, as well as monitoring network traffic to detect suspicious activities. Companies should have an incident response plan ready, so that in the event of an attack they can quickly and effectively minimise the damage.

Comprehensive protection in cooperation with Orange

The security solutions from Orange are designed to protect business comprehensively – technologies, processes and people. Corporate customers can gain access to first-class cybersecurity services that will help them handle even the most demanding challenges of the digital age.

Cybersecurity is an investment that will protect not only your company, but also the trust of your customers. Contact Orange and gain access to top solutions that will protect you from the latest threats and ensure the smooth functioning of your business.

You can find more information about security solutions for your company on the Orange website.