In today’s interconnected world, where technology has become an integral part of our daily lives, the risk of online fraud and cybercrime is a growing concern. With the convenience and accessibility offered by the internet, we find ourselves sharing personal information, making financial t
The convergence of digital life with the physical world has introduced fresh challenges to the realm of cybersecurity. Although the digital landscape provides a myriad of prospects, such as novel methods of communication, online socializing, and the availability of endless information on any
The age of quantum computing has arrived, and it’s not just another “next step” in computing. Quantum computing will bring about what may prove to be the most significant change yet in cybersecurity. Big tech companies are developing quantum computers that are superior to today’s most advanced super
As we are increasingly vulnerable to online crime, a strong password used for a website is no longer considered a sufficient security measure, especially for those handling sensitive data. Even if we use special characters and upper and lower case in the account creation process, we can’t be sure t
The pandemic has forever changed the way we work, with many organizations resorting to remote working whether they liked it or not. Many businesses underestimated the risks associated with remote working and cloud solutions, with some managers believing they simply needed to train their employees
Governments and companies around the world are concerned about the growing risks of cyberattacks against their critical infrastructure. The pandemic and the current crisis in Ukraine have intensified cyberattacks as criminals continue to direct their efforts toward leveraging increasingly
With cyberattacks on the rise , it’s more vital than ever for organizations to be able to test the strength of their systems. A penetration test or “pentest” is an efficient process when it comes to identifying and exploiting vulnerabilities within the organization’s network environment. But without
Cybercriminals are continuing to exploit the ongoing crisis in Ukraine. After initial report of increased malicious and scam activity , the Russian invasion in Ukraine led to the largest-ever spike in DDoS attacks. Compared to the first quarter of 2021, the number of DDoS attacks in the first
Researchers at three universities have unearthed a vulnerability in Apple Silicon used in Macs, iPhones, and iPads. While any vulnerability is a cause for alarm, the researchers state that the risk is “not that bad”. The weakness has been dubbed the “Augury Apple Silicon vulnerability”. Discover wha
Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) is a relatively new acronym in IT terminology. Derived from the more common SaaS, PaaS or IaaS, RaaS defines a service that is not only available to ordinary users, but also to cybercriminals. Regardless of the business or industry, organizations should focus on
