--- title: "GFI Software: underestimating threats and careless users increase the success rate of attacks — ZEBR.ai" description: "5 key recommended measures in the event of a cyberattack" url: "https://zebr.ai/en/blog/gfi-software-underestimating-threats-and-careless-users-increase-the-success-rate-of-attacks" markdown_url: "https://zebr.ai/en/blog/gfi-software-underestimating-threats-and-careless-users-increase-the-success-rate-of-attacks.md" language: "en" published: "2024-03-14T13:26:33+00:00" alternates: cs: "https://zebr.ai/cs/blog/gfi-software-podcenovani-hrozeb-a-neopatrni-uzivatele-zvysuji-uspesnost-utoku.md" sl: "https://zebr.ai/sl/blog/gfi-software-podcenjevanje-grozenj-in-nepazljivi-uporabniki-povecujejo-uspesnost-napadov.md" sk: "https://zebr.ai/sk/blog/gfi-software-podcenovanie-hrozieb-a-neopatrni-pouzivatelia-zvysuju-uspesnost-utokov.md" hr: "https://zebr.ai/hr/blog/gfi-software-podcjenjivanje-prijetnji-i-neoprezni-korisnici-povecavaju-uspjesnost-napada.md" sr-Latn: "https://zebr.ai/sr-latn/blog/gfi-software-potcenjivanje-pretnji-i-neoprezni-korisnici-povecavaju-uspesnost-napada.md" bs: "https://zebr.ai/bs/blog/gfi-software-potcjenjivanje-prijetnji-i-nepazljivi-korisnici-povecavaju-uspjesnost-napada.md" sq: "https://zebr.ai/sq/blog/gfi-software-nenvleresimi-i-kercenimeve-dhe-perdoruesit-e-pakujdesshem-rrisin-suksesin-e-sulmeve.md" fr: "https://zebr.ai/fr/blog/gfi-software-la-sous-estimation-des-menaces-et-des-utilisateurs-imprudents-augmentent-le-taux-de-reussite-des-attaques.md" es: "https://zebr.ai/es/blog/gfi-software-la-subestimacion-de-las-amenazas-y-los-usuarios-imprudentes-aumentan-el-exito-de-los-ataques.md" de: "https://zebr.ai/de/blog/gfi-software-die-unterschaetzung-von-bedrohungen-und-unvorsichtige-nutzer-erhoehen-den-erfolg-von-angriffen.md" pt-BR: "https://zebr.ai/pt-br/blog/gfi-software-a-subestimacao-das-ameacas-e-usuarios-descuidados-aumentam-o-sucesso-dos-ataques.md" pl: "https://zebr.ai/pl/blog/gfi-software-lekcewazenie-zagrozen-i-nieostrozni-uzytkownicy-zwiekszaja-skutecznosc-atakow.md" it: "https://zebr.ai/it/blog/gfi-software-la-sottovalutazione-delle-minacce-e-utenti-imprudenti-aumentano-il-successo-degli-attacchi.md" nl: "https://zebr.ai/nl/blog/gfi-software-het-onderschatten-van-dreigingen-en-onvoorzichtige-gebruikers-vergroten-de-kans-op-succesvolle-aanvallen.md" hu: "https://zebr.ai/hu/blog/gfi-software-a-fenyegetesek-alabecslese-es-az-ovatlan-felhasznalok-novelik-a-tamadasok-sikeresseget.md" ro: "https://zebr.ai/ro/blog/gfi-software-subestimarea-amenintarilor-si-utilizatorii-neglijenti-cresc-rata-de-succes-a-atacurilor.md" tr: "https://zebr.ai/tr/blog/gfi-software-tehditlerin-kucumsenmesi-ve-dikkatsiz-kullanicilar-saldirilarin-basarisini-artiriyor.md" id: "https://zebr.ai/id/blog/gfi-software-meremehkan-ancaman-dan-pengguna-yang-ceroboh-meningkatkan-keberhasilan-serangan.md" --- [Home](https://zebr.ai/en/) [Blog](https://zebr.ai/en/blog) GFI Software: underestimating threats and careless users increase the success rate of attacks # GFI Software: underestimating threats and careless users increase the success rate of attacks [firewall](https://zebr.ai/en/blog?tag=firewall) [GFI Software](https://zebr.ai/en/blog?tag=gfi-software) [identity and passwords](https://zebr.ai/en/blog?tag=identity-and-passwords) [phishing](https://zebr.ai/en/blog?tag=phishing) [press release](https://zebr.ai/en/blog?tag=press-releases) [vulnerabilities](https://zebr.ai/en/blog?tag=vulnerabilities) 5 key recommended measures in the event of a cyberattack 14/03/2024 · 2 min read · ZEBR.ai editorial team *5 key recommended measures in the event of a cyberattack* **PRAGUE, March 14, 2024** – [**GFI Software**](https://www.gfi.com/cs), a provider of security solutions for enterprise networks, stated that the success of a cyberattack increases dramatically **when threats are underestimated by management and users within the organization are careless**. According to more than 80% of IT professionals surveyed by GFI Software, the biggest user misconduct is clicking links in suspicious emails and careless handling of login credentials. In today’s interconnected world, cybersecurity is not merely an IT issue but a critical business risk. This risk increases when cyberthreats are underestimated – as many as 90% of IT professionals see the greatest room for improvement in company management’s lax approach to IT security. Another major gap is untrained employees who click links (81% of responses), fail to protect their login credentials (80%), or ignore requests to install critical patches (43%). The result is often successful cyberattacks that need to be addressed using reactive measures. What needs to be done? 1. **Rapid isolation of compromised systems**: Do not immediately shut down the entire network, but identify affected systems and intelligently segment them to prevent further spread while preserving critical business operations wherever possible. 2. **Password resets**: Enforce password resets for all potentially affected accounts, prioritizing administrator-level credentials, service accounts, and accounts used for sensitive systems. Deploy multi-factor authentication as a robust layer that many attacks cannot bypass across critical enterprise systems. 3. **Incident investigation and assessment:** Review and assess data access to gain an accurate picture of the extent of the damage, which may include, for example, encryption or exfiltration of sensitive data. Identify which software vulnerabilities or security flaws were exploited. 4. **Notification and communication**: Ensure accountability and transparency. A personal data breach may require the incident to be reported to clients, partners, and public institutions requiring mandatory audits and reports. 5. **System recovery**: Thoroughly remove malware and, where necessary, restore data from clean backups created before the attack. For several weeks after the attack, remain vigilant and monitor unusual activity, suspicious logins, and any signs of a persistent threat. Preventing attacks through proactive defense is far less demanding than spending financial and human resources to minimize their consequences. GFI Software’s comprehensive security solution suite includes **GFI LanGuard** (network visibility, vulnerability scanning, patch management), **GFI KerioControl** (next-generation firewall), **GFI MailEssentials** (email security), **GFI Archiver** (archiving), and other tools from the GFI portfolio to strengthen security. 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