Technology’s evolution and rise have brought many benefits to individuals and businesses. It has, however, had one major drawback: the increase in cybercrime and cyber attacks, as well as malware infection, facilitated by an ever-growing attack surface. This increased network perimeter is a problem for business operations at high levels. They require constant monitoring of … Read more
Young people and students are among the most technologically advanced in using technology to create amazing things. They often overlook technology’s potential dangers for their safety, identity, and personal information. This is a significant oversight, especially if your internet connection is not protected. Students are often quick to use free Wi-Fi in cafeterias and college … Read more
Although technological disruptions and digitalization are significant for society, cyberattacks continue to grow in sophistication and scale. The feared COVID-19 pandemic has impacted many small, medium, and large-sized businesses and has only exacerbated the cyberattacks in different sectors. McAfee Enterprise & FireEye released a report in 2021 that found that nearly 81% of surveyed organizations … Read more
Ransomware-As-A-Service is a business model in which criminals develop malware for use by criminals. It is very similar to traditional software-as-a-service models. This is because the product/service being sold is a tool for criminal activities or unleashing ransomware. Let’s start by asking the fundamental question: What is Ransomware? Ransomware is malware that encrypts victims’ files and folders. Although … Read more
It is easy to become overwhelmed by the sheer number of security tools and capabilities available in today’s market. This is a sign of a comprehensive cybersecurity and privacy program’s vast array of topics. Look at the ISC2’s CISSP domains and the industry best practices documents like NIST’s SP 800-53. Every security professional must have a … Read more
Ransomware attacks are a unique challenge in today’s business environment. They are extremely dangerous and unpredictable. Although you know, the perpetrators’ intentions are malicious. You will not know what they are until you are attacked. You can do your best to avoid ransomware attacks by reviewing your Ransomware Preparedness regularly. You are fully aware, however, that … Read more
It might seem that hackers stealing financial information is the only cybercrime you need to be concerned about. It may not be as straightforward as that. There are many more issues than financial. Cybercrime is constantly evolving, and new threats are emerging every year. After reading about cybercrimes, you might feel compelled to quit using … Read more
Digitalizing the film and media industries have had tremendous benefits for its stakeholders. It has allowed filmmakers and artists to save millions and simplify their operations. As content creation and distribution have become more democratic and cloud storage has increased tremendously in recent years, cybersecurity has become a significant concern for this industry as it … Read more
Although keyloggers are not inherently illegal, they can be used to commit criminal acts in software and hardware forms. Keyloggers can be used to record and track what is being typed on a keyboard. Employers commonly use them for monitoring their workers’ activities or parents for monitoring their child’s online behavior. They can be useful … Read more
Cyber security experts recommend VPNs to mitigate these risks. Virtual Private Network is also known as VPN. It hides your IP address and encrypts your browsing data. Your data should be 100 percent secure and under your control. Unfortunately, this is not always possible. The type of VPN you use will affect the security of … Read more
