Imagine waking up one morning and finding your business’s entire digital infrastructure locked. Emails are frozen. Customer data is gone. There’s a message demanding millions in ransom. And your entire team is panicking. This is not a plot from a cyber-thriller. It’s happening to real businesses right now. Cybercrime is expected to cost the world a staggering $13.8 trillion by…
Credential stuffing represent an automated cyber attack wherein malicious actors strategically inject stolen usernames and passwords to achieve an account takeover for fraudulent misuse. This method is used for malicious purposes such as data theft, fraud, or further exploitation of system vulnerabilities. Credential surfing is widely regarded as one of the most prevalent and effective methods of cyber intrusion due…
Staying Safe in a Digital-Only Workspace Remote work has become the norm for millions of freelancers and employees worldwide, offering flexibility and freedom. However, this digital-only workspace comes with its challenges, particularly in cybersecurity. Freelancers and remote workers often rely on personal devices and public networks, making them attractive targets for cybercriminals. This article outlines the unique cybersecurity risks remote…
Cyber kidnapping is a sophisticated form of criminal activity that exploits technology to manipulate and instil fear in victims and their families. Subsequently, the criminal establishes contact to demand money from victims’ families. To enhance the authenticity of their threats, victims are often compelled to capture self-incriminating photographs, such as those depicting themselves bound or with their mouths covered. These…
