Recently, it emerged that Facebook had suffered a massive data leak that put its 533 million users at risk, according to Bloomberg. Ironically, Facebook CEO, Mark Zuckerburg, also had his date compromised in the hack. This large-scale leak happened in January and hackers immediately pounced on the data, which isn't surprising, given that the leaked data contained the phone numbers, email … [Read more...] about How to Check if Your Data Was Leaked in Facebook’s Huge Hack
Cyber security threats
5 Steps to Prevent Cybersecurity Threats in Supply Chain
Business professionals are quickly realizing the dangers of cybersecurity threats and attacks on supply chains. A few years ago, the Supermicro bug revealed how vulnerable even those systems are which call themselves sophisticated in cybersecurity. In 2015, large US organizations - including Amazon and Apple - woke up to the fact that there were tiny unauthorized microchips in their server … [Read more...] about 5 Steps to Prevent Cybersecurity Threats in Supply Chain
95% of websites risk operating on outdated software with known vulnerabilities
David opts for the "Remind Me Later" button whenever a notification pops up for a software update - and he's been doing it for the past six months. Sounds familiar? We bet it does because we are all David at some level. Keeping your software updated is one of the most essential steps you can take to keep your website secure but it appears that not many people give it much consideration. A … [Read more...] about 95% of websites risk operating on outdated software with known vulnerabilities
Cyber Crime is a Threat to the Energy Sector; Here’s Why
With their ability to compromise energy networks' security, ‘Internet of Things’ botnets or IoT botnets are a grave threat to our infrastructure and energy usage. The Georgia Institute of Technology has researched the matter and devised a theory about how the daily use of electronic appliances in our homes can be hacked into, enabling cybercriminals to tweak the electricity grid however they … [Read more...] about Cyber Crime is a Threat to the Energy Sector; Here’s Why
How to Protect Your Business Against Ransomware in 2021
One of the biggest threats your business's data and revenue can face in 2021 is ransomware. Several high-profile companies and large organizations have already fallen victim to this cybercrime worldwide, and the expected damages are predicted to total around $20 billion in the coming year. Moreover, according to recent figures, Cybersecurity Ventures has predicted that ransomware attacks will … [Read more...] about How to Protect Your Business Against Ransomware in 2021
