The widespread use of the Internet nowadays results in severe leaks of private information. Security breaches and hacker attacks have become commonplace, and numerous frauds and scams online are our present-day reality. Even if you do not feel endangered or extremely worried about your online security, there are certain factors to take into consideration when […]
Cybersecurity
Cyberattacks’ volume and sophistication level have continuously increased over the last few years. A more comprehensive portion of the economy is now potentially a target due to the digitalization of business. The Covid-19 pandemic caused more people to work from home, catalyzing the process. The attack surface is expanding as the number of connected devices […]
Cyberattacks are no longer phantom ghosts that come to haunt enterprises once in a blue moon. Today, cybercrimes have gained momentum and are luring, targeting, and attacking enterprises worldwide, and with that increase comes a heightened need to further optimize cyber security trends in financial services. The third quarter (Q3) of 2022 witnessed a rise […]
Many startups might not place cybersecurity at the top of their priority list, or take the taime to put together a strategy, but that’s a significant mistake they might come to regret once it’s too late. Building a culture of cyber security and taking the required steps, such as setting up security software and using […]
Long before the inception of the internet, in 1971, the world’s first malware was born. Dubbed “The Creeper,” it behaved like a worm by infiltrating Advanced Research Projects Agency Network (ARPANET) computers and spreading via a network protocol posting the message “I’m the creeper, catch me if you can” as it went. The intention was […]
The dropbox data breach that recently took place highlighted prior security breaches. The passwords and data compromised come within an extensive list of primarily exposed credentials. It seems like dropbox is a frequent target for hackers. Dropbox might be considered negligent, but is that the case? Let us reflect further. How Did it Happen Like […]
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The White House will host officials from 37 countries and 13 global companies in Washington this week to address the growing threat of ransomware and other cybercrime, including the illicit use of cryptocurrencies, a senior U.S. official said. The in-person meeting follows last year’s virtual inaugural meeting of the informal Counter-Ransomware Initiative, adding seven more […]
Over recent years, many events have led data privacy to become a priority topic to discuss. Data security has become a significant concern in the financial sector, especially with the dynamic client needs. Banks, by nature, manage extremely sensitive customer data at massive volumes. Any data breach can prove fatal to a bank’s reputation and […]
Recently an Uber data breach became known, and users of the app worldwide were shocked when they found out about the hack. Uber faced significant challenges during these harsh times, trying to keep it behind the public eye for as much as possible. Uber remains operational, but at what cost? What can we learn from […]