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Cyber Security Threats that Mineral Exploration Services in Philippines Have to Deal With

For the last few decades, the mining industry is changing rapidly. The automation, digitization, and IoT devices have changed the traditional methods of mining. It has enhanced the safety of the miners and enhanced the operational efficacy of the industry.

However, nothing good comes without a tinge of negativity. The mining industry is not an exception to this rule. The flip side of all these digital changes is cyber threats. The problem is, the mineral exploration experts are still not accustomed to this threat. More often than not, it becomes difficult for them to fight these attacks.

The only way to fight off this evil is to know more about it. The following section of this article will help you to know more about the cyber threats that the mining industry is facing today.

•  Cyber Espionage: Some recent studies have shown that most cyberattack take place to gather data from the mining companies. The geological explorations, data regarding the minerals, pricing information, and business strategies become a treasure trove for hackers all around the world.
•  Phishing Attacks: Phishing attacks have become pretty common in the mining industry in the last few years. The phishing emails are designed to lure the customers into divulging confidential information about the mining company. This information is used for different fraudulent purposes. It is also used to steal corporate data from the mining company which can cause devastating effects.

To know more about cyberattack in the mining companies, get in touch with the professionals of MMIH at admin@mmihgroup.com. To better understand the effects of cyberattack, check our website http://www.mmihgroup.com/ today.