Human Centered Design To Combat Cyber Threats

COVID-19 isn’t the only virus we have to worry about.

Alexandra Grochowski
7 min readJul 23, 2020

Lately, it seems like COVID-19 is the only virus in existence. Yet, the COVID-19 era has caused more people to spend time and money online, creating a perfect environment for digital viruses to spread.

300% increase in reported cyber crimes. Online threats and phishing attempts are 6x higher. 148% increase in ransomware
Design vectors created by macrovector. Data Source from Amount, FBI.

Cyber security threats are almost like their own virus. You can’t quite see them, but you know they are lingering in your surroundings.

Maybe you notice some symptoms:

  • New programs that were not installed appear.
  • The computer slows down.
  • Strange pop-up ads appear on the screen.
  • You lose control of your mouse or keyboard.

If you experience any of these symptoms, you’ve caught a cyber virus and need to seek immediate attention. Your personal or financial information may have been compromised.

Digital Opportunity Leads to Digital Threats

Fintech , Banking, and Payments

Newton’s Third Law Animation

“For every action there is an equal and opposite…

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Alexandra Grochowski
Alexandra Grochowski

Written by Alexandra Grochowski

product designer. lover of oxymorons.

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