NortonLifeLock, NASDAQ: NLOK), a worldwide leader in Cyber Safety and Consumer Protection, published its top cyber trends predictions for 2022. This includes new momentum in Cyber Activism, Scammers taking advantage of natural disasters, demise online tracking, rise of cryptocurrency scams, and much more.

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Petros Efstathopoulos is the Global Head for Research at NortonLifeLock.

“These are the issues we predict will occur, however, people can start the New Year with the right knowledge and the tools to deal with them.”
The top six predictions of Norton Labs’ 2022 researchers include:

• Scams are on the rise due to the democratization of cryptocurrency: It is now easier to buy and sell cryptocurrencies than ever for casual investors. This could make them more vulnerable to fraudsters looking to profit.
• Growth in digital identities:Online transactions are now required to be approved and accommodated due to the global pandemic. Electronic identification – or eID – will become the new method of safely and securely allowing people to share their identity.
• More hacktivism & cyber terrorism: Cybercriminals’ primary objective is making money. However, they can use it as a means of protest. In 2021, hacktivism and cyberterrorism were common and likely to continue in the coming year.
• For scammers, an influx in extreme weather conditions and natural disasters could mean huge business. Scammers are well-known for taking advantage of natural disasters. They prey on those who need immediate financial assistance and on those who want to help victims with donations.
• AI makes it easier for cybercriminals to work: Artificial intelligence and machine learning are becoming more accessible, and these tools will make it easier for cybercriminals to fuel their attacks, whether it’s sifting through large datasets to develop more personalized attacks or creating more convincing deepfake videos.
• Online tracking’s slow demise:Consumers are becoming increasingly conscious of the dangers of online tracking. Governments and companies have begun to offer privacy protections as well as other alternatives.

Norton Cyber Safety tips for protecting against evolving threats include:

• Watch out for fraudsters Whether it’s a cryptocurrency or natural disaster scam, cybercriminals will claim to be representatives or organizations they are not. Question unsolicited calls, texts and emails, and avoid clicking on any links – even if you recognize the organization’s name. Take a moment to search for the organization’s official website or phone number to verify that it is legitimate.
• Make sure you are setting up security and privacy settings. To control what people see, adjust your settings. You can also turn off location services so that you don’t have apps following you. You can find more information about how you can change privacy and security settings on popular online services and devices.
• Norton AntiTrack offers you the opportunity to take advantage Online tracking is more intrusive and anti-tracking software can supplement privacy settings. Norton AntiTrack can be downloaded to help you protect your data. It helps block and detect advanced online tracking.

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