If you’re here, chances are you’ve either just come across the term “phishing” or recently fallen prey to this common cyberattack. Phishing scams have become increasingly common—research by Statista shows that, since 2019, they’ve been the most frequently reported kind of cybercrime. What’s more, in 2023 alone, people reported almost nine million phishing scams globally. Identifying and avoiding phishing scams…
How Cybersecurity Impacts Your Home Smart homes are no longer a thing of the future. Home smart devices like smart locks, thermostats, cameras, and speakers are transforming everyday living, offering convenience, energy efficiency, and security. However, as these Internet of Things (IoT) devices become more prevalent, they also introduce significant cybersecurity risks. What are some of the vulnerabilities of IoT…
Google Chrome Extensions Hacked: In the last days of 2024, hackers launched a series of cyber attacks, surprisingly targeting Google Chrome browser extensions. Experts believe that the attackers compromised at least 16 extensions, exposing the data of over 500,000 users. Hackers used phishing campaigns (fake messages or emails) to trick Chrome extension publishers. By adding harmful code, they gained control…
What It Means for Cybersecurity Quantum computing, once the realm of theoretical physics, is now emerging as a transformative technology poised to revolutionize industries. With companies like IBM, and Google, and other startups racing toward quantum supremacy, this powerful new technology promises to solve problems that are currently intractable for classical computers. However, its potential also poses significant challenges for…
The year 2024 was marked by an alarming increase in cyber attacks, our investigations identified a whopping 235 million victims and 1,055 companies reporting breaches. To put this into perspective, these numbers surpass the adult population of the United States. With an average of 222,660 victims per breach, the silent epidemic continues to reveal the fragility of our digital ecosystems.…
Small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are often seen as easy targets by cybercriminals. With limited resources and smaller IT teams, many SMBs fall into common cybersecurity traps, leaving their businesses vulnerable to attacks. The cost of inaction can be devastating, ranging from financial losses to reputational damage. Here are the top five cybersecurity pitfalls for SMBs with affordable, effective strategies…
An Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) is a sophisticated, protracted, and highly targeted form of cyber attack in which threat actors infiltrate a network and maintain covert access over an extended duration. Unlike traditional cyber attacks, which are typically swift and conspicuous, APTs are characterised by their stealth, persistence, and precision. These attackers employ advanced techniques to evade detection, enabling them…
BlackCat Ransomware, also known as Noberus or ALPHV, is a sophisticated ransomware operated by an Eastern European cyber crime group. This group is believed to have links to the now-defunct DarkSide and BlackMatter ransomware operations. Since its emergence in 2021, BlackCat has become one of the prominent and active players, characterised by its aggressive tactics and rapid evolution. BlackCat uses…
Introduction Over 422 million data breaches occurred worldwide during the third quarter of 2024—a clear sign that we’re living in a time of serious data insecurity. As new technologies are there to protect, vice versa happens in exploiting personal information too. Guess what? This is not all the bad news! We have opportunities to protect our data. Let’s explore the…
This article is broken into 3 parts where we explore the tools and methods ethical hackers use, their real-world impact, and the compelling stories behind the people who stand between us and the ever-present threat of cybercrime. Part 1 Guardians of the Digital Frontier In the shadows of cyberspace, where malicious hackers seek to exploit vulnerabilities, there exists a different…
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