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Cyber criminals exploit public facing applications to attack users.

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June 26, 2024
Cyber criminals exploit public facing applications to attack users.
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Islamabad: Today, public-facing applications play a pivotal role in enabling businesses to interact with customers, partners, and stakeholders. These applications, ranging from websites to APIs and web services, serve as the digital storefronts of organizations, providing essential services and information to users worldwide. But in its latest Incident Response report, Kaspersky found that public-facing applications remain the most common attack vector used by cybercriminals to infiltrate a victim’s system. In light of these findings, the cybersecurity experts are issuing guidelines to help businesses using these applications to remain cyber-resilient. 

According to the latest Kaspersky Incident Response report 2023, compromising public-facing applications remained the most common method of cyberattacks, and one third of these applications were attacked via known vulnerabilities. It’s also noteworthy that over half of these vulnerabilities were discovered in 2021 and 2022. This initial vector was found in 42.37% of cases.  

Following these alarming statistics, Kaspersky is unveiling its findings regarding the cybersecurity risks of public-facing applications that organizations must be aware of.

Public-facing applications are software applications or services accessible to external users over the internet. Unlike internal-facing applications, which are typically used by employees within an organization’s network, public-facing applications are designed to be accessed by anyone with an internet connection. These applications serve various purposes, including e-commerce platforms, customer portals, social media networks, and online banking systems, among others.

Some of the cybersecurity dangers associated with public-facing applications include but not limited to  data breaches, malware infections, phishing attacks, SQL injections and cross-sire scripting and DDos atatks. A successful cyberattack on these applications can lead to data breaches, resulting in the exposure of confidential information and financial losses.

Commenting on the matter, Konstantin Sapronov, Head of Global Emergency Response Team at Kaspersky said: “As organizations increasingly rely on public-facing applications to drive digital engagement, the cybersecurity risks associated with these platforms have never been higher. Incidents such as data breaches and malware infections can have devastating consequences for businesses and their customers. At Kaspersky, we understand the importance of swift and effective responses to cyber incidents and offer specialized Incident Response services to help organizations detect, respond to, and recover from cyber threats. With this support, businesses can strengthen their cybersecurity posture and protect their digital assets with confidence.  

By understanding the cybersecurity risks associated with public-facing applications and implementing proactive security measures, organizations can enhance their resilience against cyberthreats, and safeguard their digital assets and reputation in today’s interconnected world.

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