Alert! Media Used To Do Cyber Crime Change More Sophisticated

Media used to perform cyber crime (freepic)

YOGYAKARTA - Have you ever imagined how close cybercrime is? It is important to know that any media is used to do cyber crime, from simple devices to complex network infrastructure.

This crime continues to grow along with technological advances. Understanding the main tools used by the perpetrators is a critical first step to strengthen your digital defense.

Reported by VOI from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, basically, every device connected to the network can become a crime medium. More specifically, here's the discussion:

The main targets of cybercrime attacks are Digital Systems used to steal valuable money, data, and assets.

In fact, the perpetrators only need Basic Computer Equipment to launch attacks from anywhere, utilizing Network Infrastructure (such as internet, social media, or dark web) as operating channels.

In addition, cybercriminals rely on Malware (including Ransomware) to infiltrate the system. To attack on a massive scale, they use Botnets, which are networks of devices that are infected and remotely controlled, enabling the simultaneous spread of spam or malware.

Then to achieve scale and speed, cybercrime takes advantage of automation. Phishing scams are now supported by Automatic Tools in the form of 'phishing kits' or a pre-finished fake website and email template. This allows criminals to send millions of attacks efficiently.

Similar techniques such as credential stuffing also rely on automation to test stolen credentials on various sites.

Then the most worrying phenomenon is Cybercrime as a Service. This is a business model where cybercrime services and tools (such as ransomware or exploit services) can be purchased online.

This lowers the barrier to entry, allowing anyone and even people without technical skills to carry out cybercrime with minimal investment.

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Now the media used to carry out cyber crimes have reached the highest level of sophistication with the adoption of Artificial Intelligence, among which

This tool is used to create 'deepfakes' (very convincing videos, audio, or fake images) used in advanced identity imitation scams.

In addition, AI also allows scammers to use multilanguage AI Chatbots, allowing a con artist to interact and deceive multiple victims.

Criminal groups even train their own AI models, such asctionGPT, which operates without any ethical safeguards at all to create malicious malware.

The AI model processes enormous data to identify the target's weakest point (the criticalest asset or protection gap). This provides crucial intelligence that makes the attack very precise and effective.

In fact, machine learning-based malware can be tuned to adapt to its environment to avoid detection.

You should know, cybercrime is different because it offers low physical risk anonymity and absence for perpetrators. They can choose to operate from any jurisdiction in the world, without the need to be near the victim.

In addition, the ability to attack with a scale and high speed allows one attack to affect hundreds of victims or reach hundreds of jurisdictions at once.

The impact is enormous, threatening our Safety, Privacy, and National Security. Cyberattacks can cripple essential public systems such as power grids, transportation, or health services. In addition, cybercrime continues to drain the prosperity of businesses and individuals, who are prone to loss of assets or are forced to pay a large ransom.

Thus, understanding the media used to do cyber crime is key. Improve your defense now with 2FA and strong passwords. Don't let hackers win over your digital security!