Security News > 2023 > October > Quantum risk is real now: How to navigate the evolving data harvesting threat
In an era where data security is paramount, the recent revelations about firmware backdoors implanted by Chinese government-backed hackers serve as a stark reminder of the evolving threat landscape.
To secure data today from the risks of tomorrow, organizations need to take proactive measures in securing data against quantum risks.
Data harvesting typically occurs at points of high data concentration during data transmission.
Large data centers, internet exchange points, or major server hubs are all likely targets due to the vast amount of data flowing through them.
The real emphasis of HNDL threats is on high-value, long-term data assets like trade secrets or intellectual property, which are passively harvested from large-scale data access points rather than personal WiFi hotspots.
Given the sensitive nature of the data at stake - from personal information to state secrets - the HNDL risk poses a severe threat.