Sophisticated attacks from cybercriminals have risen in the last one and half years: Check Point’s Prakash Bell

Cyberattacks have continued to increase over the years. Despite many firms putting high-end security firewalls in place, cybercriminals always appear to be a step ahead. The security incidents such as the SolarWinds attack reveal that criminals are using more sophisticated techniques to gain users’ access. A recent ransomware attack on a key US pipeline network also indicates the severe consequences of falling prey to cybercriminals.

Indian firms and individuals are also among the top targets of cybercriminals, especially after the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic that forced a remote working transition. What can Indian firms and individuals do to ensure they face bare minimum damage from such hacking attempts? We spoke to Prakash Bell,