In addition to the ever prevalent issue of COVID-19 and the problems that came with it, phishing attacks represented another headache users had to deal with in these troubling times. Phishing attacks involve using spoofs of popular websites and brands to deceive the user into revealing their identifying information on the website in order to extort their personal … [Read more...] about Phishing in 2020: Another Problem for an Already Difficult Year
Cyber security threats
Scammers Add an Extra Worry for Travelers Post-COVID
Having endured a worldwide pandemic for the greater part of 14 months, we are looking forward to going back to a world without COVID-19. As vaccinations continue, lockdown restrictions ease, and more countries will open their borders for tourists from all around the world. This news is expected to be welcomed most by those who possess a passion for traveling. However, it might be … [Read more...] about Scammers Add an Extra Worry for Travelers Post-COVID
How to Check if Your Data Was Leaked in Facebook’s Huge Hack
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
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95% of websites risk operating on outdated software with known vulnerabilities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
