As organizations grow and become more connected, the risk of cyberattacks increases. From ransomware to phishing schemes, cybercriminals are constantly evolving their tactics to exploit vulnerabilities.
Protecting enterprise mobile devices, servers, and devices from common security threats is essential, as employees access sensitive information from a variety of endpoints, creating a significant cybersecurity risk.
Table of contents:
- The 10 most common cybersecurity attacks
- How to protect your organization from cybersecurity threats
- Safeguard enterprise mobile devices against cybersecurity attacks with Samsung Knox
The 10 most common cybersecurity attacks
Cyberattacks affect businesses every day, and with the rise of AI, they’re becoming more sophisticated.
These are the 10 most common enterprise cybersecurity threats to consider, and how they can affect your enterprise.
1. AI-powered cyber attacks
AI-powered cyberattacks leverage advanced algorithms to carry out malicious activities. By automating and enhancing traditional techniques, these threats become more sophisticated, targeted, and challenging to detect.
Common types of AI-powered attacks include:
- AI-driven phishing campaigns
- AI-driven social engineering attacks
- AI-enabled ransomware attacks
- Malicious generative AI models (e.g., custom-built GTPs)
2. Ransomware
Ransomware is a type of malicious software that locks users out of their files, systems, or networks, and demands a ransom to restore access. Cybercriminals typically deliver it through deceptive means, such as malicious ads, infected email attachments, or harmful links that trick users into initiating the download.
3. Malware
Malware refers to any software intentionally developed to damage or disrupt devices, networks, or data. Once deployed, it can silently steal sensitive information, monitor user activity, spread across systems, or block access—all while compromising security and privacy without the user’s awareness.
4. IoT based attacks
Malware refers to any software intentionally developed to damage or disrupt devices, networks, or data. Once deployed, it can silently steal sensitive information, monitor user activity, spread across systems, or block access—all while compromising security and privacy without the user’s awareness.
5. Denial-of-service and distributed denial-of-service attacks
A denial-of-service (DoS) attack overwhelms a machine or network with an excessive volume requests, preventing it from processing legitimate traffic.
A distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack takes this a step further by launching traffic from multiple sources simultaneously—often targeting high-profile sites like banks or payment gateways with traffic—making it even harder to block. These attacks can lead to slowdowns, crashes, or total service outages. They are often deployed to disrupt business operations, damage reputations, extort ransoms, or act as a form of protest or retaliation.
6. DnS spoofing
A Domain Name System (DNS) spoofing attack occurs when threat actors manipulate DNS records to redirect users to fraudulent websites. These sites are designed to steal corporate data, deliver malware, or carry out other harmful activities.
7. Password attacks
A password attack attempts to gain unauthorized access to a platform by cracking or guessing the user’s credentials. This type of attack exploits the weakest link in any security system—the users themselves, and their failure to implement safeguards like two-factor authentication.
8. Man-in-the-middle attacks
In a man-in-the-middle (MITM) attack, a hacker intercepts communications between two parties, such as an employee and a corporate server, to steal sensitive data. These attacks are often carried out on unsecured public Wi-Fi or through compromised networks.
MITM attackers can then capture information such as credit card numbers and login credentials, which may be used to make unauthorized purchases or hijack financial accounts.
9. Insider threats
Insider threats—whether intentional and accidental—pose significant security risks. Insiders often have direct access to sensitive data and internal systems, making malicious activity more difficult to detect and potentially more damaging.
These threats typically fall into two categories:
- Intentional threats: When someone deliberately abuse their access to data and internal programs to steal information, sabotage systems, or cause harm.
- Accidental threats: When someone unintentionally compromises security by mishandling data, falling for phishing scams, losing devices, or using weak passwords.
10. Social engineering (phishing)
Social engineering attacks manipulate people into clicking on harmful links or disclosing sensitive information—exploiting human error to bypass firewalls and antivirus software.
While these tactics are often used to steal personal data, but enterprises are also equally at risk.
How to protect your organization from cybersecurity threats
From deploying a fleet of secure mobile devices to training employees on security protocols and installing antivirus software, there are many efficient ways to reduce your organization’s exposure to common cyberattacks and manage mobile security risks.
Protect enterprise devices with Samsung Knox
Use these tips to stay secure:
- Enable security monitoring to identify any unexpected or suspicious activity on all enterprise devices.
- Implement malware or antivirus defenses to detect, prevent, and respond to attacks, ensuring comprehensive protection across your organization's systems and networks.
- Implement boundary firewalls and internet gateways such as web proxies and content inspection to strengthen your organization's network security.
- Patch known vulnerabilities by implementing solutions that automatically download the latest version of the software to prevent attacks that exploit software bugs.
- Enforce strict configuration policies across all enterprise devices, operating systems, and applications.
- Ensure that an appropriate password requirement is implemented and followed by all employees in your organization.
- Train employees on the importance of cybersecurity and educate them to report any unusual activity.
- Ensure IT admins have strategies to deal with an attack to reduce the impact they have on your organization.
Safeguard enterprise mobile devices against cybersecurity attacks with Samsung Knox
With the increase of cyberattacks on mobile devices, organizations need solutions to ensure their data and systems remain secure.
The Knox Suite - Enterprise Plan provides comprehensive protection, offering powerful defenses against threats like malware, phishing, and data breaches. By implementing Samsung Knox, businesses can secure mobile endpoints, ensure secure communication, and mitigate risks associated with employee device usage.
Investing in advanced security features ensures your organization stays ahead of evolving threats, keeping your mobile workforce safe and productive. Protect your enterprise from cybersecurity threats—try the Knox Suite - Enterprise Plan today.
