Recently, an Uber user reported that a hacker ran up a $4500 bill on his bank account. Uber users around the world are claiming that hackers are successfully stealing their passwords and taking their money. Surprisingly, thousands of Uber passwords can be found and bought on the dark web for anywhere from $1 to $5 dollars. This problem has grown into such a large threat that it has garnered national attention.
Just last week The White House announced an executive order declaring “cyber-enabled activities” to be a national emergency. From this point on the attorney general and the Treasury Secretary are to impose strict sanctions and other consequences on anyone guilty of cyber crime. This was a response to multiple incidents, such as the recent hacking of Sony Pictures Entertainment which was allegedly conducted by North Korean government hackers.
So how do we stay safe while cyber crime continues to grow? This infographic by Instant Checkmate will educate you on everything you need to know about cyber crime, and how to protect yourself from hackers.
