ABSTRACT

The fallout of COVID-19 pandemic has left an indelible mark on the digital behaviour of the average online consumer who now understands the extent to which cyberattacks can go. This new awakening has left big lessons behind for individuals and organizations. As remote work has redefined productivity and becomes increasingly institutionalized, new paradigms must evolve to re-evaluate post-COVID-19 cyberspace. This chapter makes recommendations in cyberspace monitoring, the email system, social engineering acculturation, and better management of digital identities. The chapter also addresses some ethical concerns for checkmating ransomware through commensurate attribution.