In today’s digital age, where vast amounts of personal and business information are shared and stored online, two terms often come up: data privacy and data security. While they are closely related and essential for protecting sensitive information, they refer…
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AI vs. the Human Mind: The New Ransomware Playbook
Ransomware has always relied on the psychological levers of fear, urgency, and shame to pressure victims. But the rules of engagement are changing. Cybercriminals are leveraging AI to ratchet up the pressure with more convincing, manipulative techniques, using everything from…
Strengthening Cybersecurity in the Vulnerable Educational System
School systems may not immediately come to mind as targets for cybersecurity attacks. However, threat actors have increasingly turned their attention to them, recognizing that the extensive digital infrastructure supporting schools contains a wealth of sensitive information that can be…
Hackers Are Using AI to Steal Your Data—Here’s How to Protect Yourself
Hackers now use AI to craft convincing phishing scams that mimic real voices and writing styles. AI tools let cybercriminals scale attacks quickly, making scams more personal and harder to detect. Multi-factor authentication and slowing down before reacting are key…
Stealth Tunnels: The Dawn of Undetectable Remote Access
In today’s world, more employees work from home, coffee shops, or satellite offices than ever before. While remote access tools like VPNs have kept us connected, they’re increasingly easy for network gatekeepers to spot—and sometimes block or slow down. Enter…
Why Modern Businesses Need Cyber Threat Intelligence
Every seasoned professional knows that effective cybersecurity rests on knowledge. You cannot counter attacks unless you know how they work and what they target. That’s why enterprises rely on cyber threat intelligence that delivers essential insights to power their security…
New Chimera Malware Emerges, Using AI to Outsmart Anti-Malware Solutions and Demand Ransom
In recent years, we’ve seen malware primarily designed to lock users out of their systems, encrypt databases, or hold critical data hostage. However, the latest discovery, Chimera malware, marks a significant departure from previous types of malicious software. While it…
New Cyber threats emerge from Cyber Attacks on UK Companies
Over the past two weeks, media outlets have been rife with speculations about a significant cyber attack affecting three major UK-based companies: Marks & Spencer, Harrods, and Co-Op. Reports suggest that cybercriminals infiltrated these organizations, resulting in severe data breaches…
The Growing Cyber Threat of Steganography: Concealing Malicious Activity in Plain Sight
In an era where cybercrime is rapidly evolving, security professionals and hackers alike have found new, innovative ways to conceal malicious activity. One of the more alarming techniques to emerge in recent years is steganography—the art and science of hiding…
The Paramount Importance of Strong Passwords and Credential Hygiene
“This World Password Day is a timely reminder that strong passwords are more than just a best practice, they are critical to safeguarding our personal and professional digital lives. In a world where our data is stored, processed, and accessed…
TikTok faces fine of €530 million for sending user data to China
In today’s connected world, the handling of user data has become a topic of intense scrutiny, especially when it comes to applications that transmit sensitive information across borders. A key example of this ongoing controversy is TikTok, the popular Chinese…
India Takes Bold Steps to Protect Citizens from Cyber Fraud: The Introduction of New Domain Names for Banks
India, now officially the most populous country in the world after surpassing China, is taking a significant step to safeguard its citizens from the growing threats of financial fraud and cyber scams. Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi,…
Mobile Security alert as 50% of mobiles host obsolete operating systems
A recent report from Zimperium zLabs has revealed a disturbing trend in the mobile technology landscape: nearly 50% of mobile devices worldwide are running on outdated or obsolete operating systems. This poses a serious security risk, as these devices are…
World Password Day: Your Reminder That “123456” Is Still Not Okay
Every year, World Password Day rolls around like clockwork. Falling on the first Thursday of May every year, we cross our fingers hoping folks have finally ditched “password1” and “qwerty” for something a little more… well… secure. Spoiler alert: many…
Context-Driven Security: Bridging the Gap Between Proactive and Reactive Defense
As cyber threats become more sophisticated, security teams struggle to shift from reactive trouble shooting to deploying strategic, proactive defenses. Disconnected tools and siloed data limits security teams’ visibility into their environments, preventing them from having a clear understanding of…
Behavioural economics of enterprise password management
When someone asks how you start a typical weekday, your answer likely includes the usual suspects, be it waking up, brewing coffee, or maybe even a quick scroll through the news. But almost inevitably, in the post-pandemic world where remote…
Context-Driven Security: Bridging the Gap Between Proactive and Reactive Defense.
As cyber threats become more sophisticated, security teams struggle to shift from reactive trouble shooting to deploying strategic, proactive defenses. Disconnected tools and siloed data limits security teams’ visibility into their environments, preventing them from having a clear understanding of…
Crypto Agility: Preparing for the Post-Quantum Shift
Many enterprises believe their encryption is secure—until a new threat proves otherwise. Quantum computing and evolving cryptographic risks are forcing security teams to rethink their defenses before it’s too late. Cybercriminals are already harvesting encrypted data, storing it for future…
The Quantum Threat Is Closer Than You Think: Why Critical Infrastructure Must Act Now
For decades, our digital world has relied on cryptography to keep secrets safe. From the passwords we type into banking apps to the encrypted communications between hospitals, energy networks and military systems. These protections work because, with today’s computers, cracking…
Tackling the No. 1 CISO budget item with a SIEM transformation
One of the most prevalent concerns for security leaders is cost – namely, how they can work within their budget and still keep their organization protected. Business leaders understand that security is important, but security leaders are still grappling with…