Megan Clairmont

Megan Clairmont

IT Security Expert
Megan Clairmont is an Information Technology expert with deep knowledge of IT security, development, and networking. With expertise in the IT industry, Megan produces content that offers practical guidance and in-depth analysis, helping her audience stay informed about the latest trends in tech. Her contributions to leading industry publications are highly regarded for their clarity, accuracy, and relevance.
How to Prevent Phishing and Identity Theft Online
Editorial How to Prevent Phishing and Identity Theft Online

It is estimated that a large portion of the population spends at least a few hours online daily. From shopping to sending emails, the Internet has completely changed people’s lives. However, with this convenience comes the obligation to be wary of scams and frauds. Phishing and identity theft are t

Cyber Crisis Simulation: Preparing Your Organization to Respond to Real Cyberattacks
Editorial Cyber Crisis Simulation: Preparing Your Organization to Respond to Real Cyberattacks

Organizations, whether in the public or private sector, should consider implementing security strategies that ensure the long-term resilience of their critical processes against targeted or opportunistic cyberattacks. However, ensuring a perfect defense is a difficult goal to achieve because it

Social Engineering—From the Trojan Horse to Friendly Emails: Exploiting the Most Common Human Characteristics
Editorial Social Engineering—From the Trojan Horse to Friendly Emails: Exploiting the Most Common Human Characteristics

Organizations view information as a strategic resource, and the importance of integrating applications and IT systems are becoming increasingly important. So, in recent years—as a result of accelerated digitization—the list of risks and types of cyberattacks has grown. Furthermore, emails con

Why Your Business Needs A VPN
Editorial Why Your Business Needs A VPN

Today’s businesses, regardless of size, are vulnerable to hacking and data theft, which can result in significant financial loss. A virtual private network (VPN) uses advanced technology to protect your business data and keep you safe from online threats. A business VPN is a security solution that c

How The Russian Invasion of Ukraine Is Being Exploited By Hackers
Editorial How The Russian Invasion of Ukraine Is Being Exploited By Hackers

Cybercriminals, political and other threat actors are trying to exploit the ongoing crisis in Ukraine. Since the start of the Russian invasion in Ukraine, several major software and games developers have fallen victim to cyberattacks. Furthermore, cybersecurity researchers are detecting new waves

There is No Security Without Data Protection and No Data Protection Without Security
Editorial There is No Security Without Data Protection and No Data Protection Without Security

In the last few years, two definitions gave entrepreneurs and business managers headaches: security and data protection. There is no security without data protection and no data protection without security. Here’s why these two definitions should always go together.     Living in the age of dataf

How to Protect Your Business From Ransomware Attacks in 2022
Editorial How to Protect Your Business From Ransomware Attacks in 2022

Over the last couple of years, there has been a significant increase in the number of ransomware attacks impacting organizations of all industries and sizes. To define ransomware, it is a type of malware that ‘employs encryption to hold a victim’s information at ransom.’ This means that individuals

The Rise of Ransomware 2.0: New Methods of Extorting Victims
Editorial The Rise of Ransomware 2.0: New Methods of Extorting Victims

Until now, ransomware cyberattacks used to follow a simple pattern: infection, encryption, ransom payment. In recent years, access to such malware has become very easy, the idea of accessing a program as a service being more common, marketed on dedicated forums, both on the dark web and on the

The Hidden Secrets in IoT Devices: Amazon Echo Does Not Erase Personal Data Even After Resetting to Factory Settings
Editorial The Hidden Secrets in IoT Devices: Amazon Echo Does Not Erase Personal Data Even After Resetting to Factory Settings

The smart devices we use at home or at the office don’t always work as expected, and we often find that our gadgets don’t quite protect our personal data, such as addresses, passwords, and search/browsing history. One such example would be the Amazon Echo smart speaker. A recently published study de

Your 2021 Guide to Website Security
Editorial Your 2021 Guide to Website Security

On average, 30 000 websites are hacked every day. Since a website is the main way you present your brand, build your online presence, and interact with your digital audience, you don’t want to leave security matters to chance.  In the digital world where a hacker attack occurs every 39 seconds, se

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