According to the World Economic Forum (WEF), cyberattacks are the number one worry for 53% of global companies, ranking above natural disasters and economic downturns.

Yet, many companies are failing to protect their operations from cyberattacks, with the WEF projecting that global cybercrime costs will reach an eye-watering $10.5 trillion in 2026 alone.

If you don’t want your business to become a part of this statistic, you must take the steps to protect it from intelligent cybercriminals and innovative new technologies. Read the following advice on how to prevent cybersecurity attacks.

Enhance Security Intelligence by Threat Hunting

Modern technology is making it easier for cybercriminals to slip past firewalls and intrusion detection systems undetected. For this reason, Red Canary offers a dependable threat hunting service to detect malicious actors or activities lurking on a network.

The process will stop hackers from stealing data, accessing accounts, and securing assets, and it will enhance security intelligence to make smarter decisions. For instance, it will increase understanding of the techniques and tools hackers may use, helping the business to avoid potential threats in the future.

It is an effective way to banish hidden cybercriminals, give your business a clean bill of security health, and prevent risks as you move forward.

Improve Mobile Device Security

According to Gallup’s 2025 poll, 52% of global employees are hybrid, while 26% to 27% are fully remote. While many businesses may have adapted their workplace for the modern world, many have failed to enhance their IT security solutions to match the new ways of working.

IT departments, which once managed an office of many individuals, now have the tall task of safeguarding hundreds or thousands of home networks using unsecured Wi-Fi or IoT devices.

The good news is that many effective solutions are available to boost mobile device security and strengthen the company’s cybersecurity, such as:

  • User verification
  • Virtual private networks (VPNs)
  • A managed detection and response (MDR) service
  • Private DNS service

A Stronger Verification Process

Deepfake fraud is a genuine and increasingly common problem for businesses of all sizes.

Generative AI is making it easier than ever for a cybercriminal to clone a CEO’s or another employee’s face and/or voice to create a 30-second video or audio.

For instance, a member of staff could receive a call from their employer asking for their password, a wire transfer, or sensitive data.

Many cybercriminals even use deepfake-as-a-service platforms to slide past traditional cybersecurity solutions and manipulate employee trust.

It is advisable for companies to introduce a safety word protocol to identify AI simulations or confirm that callers are human. However, before they carry out a request, it is wise to verify the information using a separate method.

If an employee suspects they are the victim of a deepfake, they should hang up a video call and verify a request by calling a staff member back or sending an email.

They must also alert an IT team immediately if the call wasn’t genuine to help them introduce new tools and technologies to protect the business.