Vol. 2 No. 1 (2025): MAAUN International Multi-Disciplinary Journal of Research and Innovations (MIMJRI)
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Emerging Threats and Fortifying Defenses in Digital Age (A Review of cyber-security threats)

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  • Hassan Jibrin,
  • Aminu Idris
DOI: https://doi.org/10.59479/jiaheri.v2i1.85
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Published 07/14/2025

Keywords

  • cyber-storm,,
  • threat,
  • digital age,
  • cyber-security,
  • cyber-threats,
  • data mining,
  • cybercrime,
  • cyber terrorism
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Jibrin, H., & Idris, A. (2025). Emerging Threats and Fortifying Defenses in Digital Age (A Review of cyber-security threats). Journal of Institute of Africa Higher Education Research and Innovation (IAHERI), 2(1). https://doi.org/10.59479/jiaheri.v2i1.85

Abstract

This paper reviews dynamic advantage of staying updated with the current computer related threats and countermeasures by providing overview on the current threats by reviewing the cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, countermeasures, and future trends. It begins with an overview of prominent cybersecurity threats, including malware, phishing, and Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks, highlighting their impact on systems and data. Furthermore, it examines emerging trends in cybersecurity, including new types of cyber-attacks and advancements in cybersecurity technologies, and discusses their potential implications for cybersecurity professionals. By understanding the current cybersecurity landscape and anticipating future trends, organizations and individuals can better prepare for and mitigate the risks posed by cyber threats. It also drafts a clear recommendations base on the findings. The review found that there is a daily attack of cyber- security using different tactics to infiltrate into others privacy.

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