Imagine if your computer could never be hacked – no matter how hard criminals tried. This might sound like a dream, but a top expert says we need to make it happen now.
According to Rediff, Eugene Kaspersky, who started one of the world’s biggest computer safety companies, gave an important warning at a big technology meeting called GITEX Asia 2025. He said hackers are using AI (computer systems that can learn and make decisions, almost like a human brain) to create better and faster attacks on our devices.
Kaspersky didn’t just talk about the problem – he showed a new kind of device that might help. This device was built with very limited abilities, making it much harder for hackers to break into.
Why Our Current Protection Isn’t Enough
Right now, most companies fix computer problems after they’re found. Think of it like patching holes in a fence after someone has already broken in. Kaspersky says this old way doesn’t work well anymore.
The numbers show why our current methods aren’t working well:
- According to Cortex, Fixing problems (patching) only reduces attack risk by 60%
- Companies take about 32 days to fix problems – that’s a long time to leave your door unlocked
- Only 54% of problems in edge devices (technology that works near you instead of in big data centers) get fixed
When companies use automatic fixing tools, they save about $1.76 million (about ₹14.6 crore) when attacks happen. But Kaspersky says we need to think in a completely new way.
The Big Numbers Show a Growing Problem
Did you know that criminals create about 500,000 new pieces of malware (bad software designed to damage your computer or steal information) every single day? That’s like building a new city of computer viruses daily!
The digital world is getting more dangerous. Both the good guys and bad guys are using AI to either protect or attack computers. It’s like a technology arms race, and right now, it’s hard to tell who’s winning.
Kaspersky explained that we’re facing a new kind of threat. The old ways of protection can’t keep up with how fast and smart these new attacks are.
A New Way to Think About Computer Safety
Instead of just fixing problems after they happen, Kaspersky says we need to build “cyber immune” systems. Think of this like your body’s immune system that fights germs naturally – these computers would be built from the start to fight off attacks.
Here’s how devices with limited functions help keep you safer:
- They have 70% fewer ways for hackers to get in compared to regular devices
- Simpler software in edge devices lowers risk by 40%
- Using microsegmentation (dividing a network into small, protected zones) reduces attack paths by 60%
Think about it like this: a simple bicycle has fewer parts that can break compared to a car with thousands of complicated parts. In the same way, a computer that does just a few things well has fewer places where hackers can break in.
What This Means for You
You might wonder, “How does this affect me?” The truth is, every device you use could be at risk. Your phone, computer, smart TV, and even internet-connected appliances all face these threats.
Kaspersky says we need three things to happen:
- Companies need to build devices that are secure from the beginning
- Governments and businesses need to work together on security
- Everyone needs to learn more about staying safe online
The good news? This new approach could mean fewer worries about hacking for you in the future. Imagine never needing to stress about your personal information being stolen or your devices being taken over.
As technology changes, the way we protect it must change too. The question is: will we be ready for the next wave of smarter attacks? For now, be careful online and keep your devices updated while experts like Kaspersky work on building truly unhackable systems.
