Cybersecurity

How to Build a Cybersecurity Strategy for a Startup

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 […]

Malicious Applications: How You Can Protect Your Business

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

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 […]

An Overview of the Optus Infotech Hack

Australian telecom giant, Optus, fell victim to a hack. Exposing nearly 2.1 million of its current and previous clients suffered a data leak of their personal and critical information. With at least one form of their identification number leaked due to the breach. Optus infotech has already started its quest to try and save itself. […]

Equilibrium of Bank Security and Clients Needs

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 […]

Reflecting on The Uber Data Breach

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 […]

How to Prevent Data Breaches and Why They Happen 

The world keeps adapting to the online aspect of life day by day. Companies now have to worry about their cybersecurity to protect their interest and the safety of customer data. Data breaches are increasing rapidly, and no one is safe, especially some of the industry’s most prominent companies. It is vital to have a […]

TikTok Hack: Exposing 2 Billion Users Data to Malicious Breach 

The world’s most famous and beloved short-video application TikTok has been reportedly hacked with the hacker disclosing that an estimate of almost two billion users’ data being stolen, supported by the reveal of the source code.  The alleged hack news started circulating on a popular hacking forum over the past few days, with hackers claiming […]

The World of Tech Support Scams 

  Scammers most probably emerged as soon as the internet was born. As soon as its ability to connect with people was evident, scammers saw it as an opportunity to reach more victims. As technology progresses, so will they. They adapt to the newest trends and come up with even more absurd ideas to try […]

The Current War Between Antivirus and Windows Defender

The world of computers has changed drastically. Computers started as an entire room but now they are compact enough for you to carry them worldwide. For a while, people thought of computers as fragile systems virtually could easily be infected with viruses, which promoted the use of Antivirus and Windows defender software. Such a notion […]