According to a recent study on Google search patterns, meta-owned apps like Facebook, Whatsapp, and Instagram are the main targets of cybercriminals nowadays. Moreover, the study indicated that Facebook and Instagram store highly personal information of users as compared to any other social media application. Recent research by TechSheilder listed the ten most-used applications that have … [Read more...] about Cyber Research: Meta-owned Apps Are Most Vulnerable to Cyberattacks
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Importance of Encryption In Cybersecurity
With data breaches on the rise, it's becoming increasingly important for businesses to implement strong cybersecurity protocols. Cybercriminals attack unsuspecting businesses regularly, stealing sensitive information like social security numbers, customer details, transaction records, etc. As a result, companies can become less reputable, losing important clientele and millions in the … [Read more...] about Importance of Encryption In Cybersecurity
Quantum Computing and Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity experts have reason to believe that next-generation quantum computers will have the processing power needed to break classic encryption, the process used to encode and protect the confidential information of a company. The repercussions, if this turns out to be accurate, would be severe for modern technology users as should encryption algorithms be bypassed, it would allow … [Read more...] about Quantum Computing and Cybersecurity
Common Cybersecurity Weaknesses in Businesses
Businesses are at the risk of cyberattacks now more than ever. In 2021, cybercrimes costed businesses nearly $7 billion in the U.S. alone. And this isn't limited to large corporations- in fact, 43% of cyberattacks target small companies. So it's a no-brainer that cybersecurity is important for all businesses to run efficiently in 2022. However, as hacks increase in frequency, simple … [Read more...] about Common Cybersecurity Weaknesses in Businesses
New Technologies Present New Cybersecurity Challenges
Technological progression is an evolutionary process. As new technologies evolve, so do their side effects. One of the serious side effects of the digital age is the growing risk of cyber attacks. For businesses, it’s more serious than ever. The good news is that technological advancements have allowed us to identify and foil cyber crime attempts before they actually happen. Read on if you … [Read more...] about New Technologies Present New Cybersecurity Challenges
