The idea of smart homes is now largely backed by IoT, which wasn’t around a few years back. Our home appliances, electronics, and vehicles are accessible via the Internet to make our lives easier. However, with technology come threats – threats that aren’t acknowledged by most. When you integrate your devices with no security measures, it can be the most significant safety risk. Your … [Read more...] about IoT – The New Soft Spot for Attackers
Cyber security threats
Which Industries at Higher Risk of Cyber Attacks in 2021
With cyberattacks and data breaching becoming more and more common, part of being able to defend your business against cybercrime is to understand how at-risk your industry is. In fact, it is predicted that cybercrime damages can cost the world up to $6 trillion in 2021. While all industries are at risk to cybercrime, some sectors are a greater target than others, and should be taking extra … [Read more...] about Which Industries at Higher Risk of Cyber Attacks in 2021
The Increasing Risk of Ransomware Attacks
During the first quarter of the financial year 2020, with so many people working from home because of COVID-19, the number of ransomware attacks doubled, and the main reason identified behind it was the lack of cybersecurity measures taken for working from home. In fact, the cyberthreat landscape has evolved significantly over the past year due to the chaos created by cyber criminals, and … [Read more...] about The Increasing Risk of Ransomware Attacks
Did COVID-19 Pandemic Increase Cybersecurity Threats?
Adapting the “new normal” isn’t a one-step task; it involves colossal changes in the corporate world. With millions of employees working remotely, businesses are concerned (somewhat forced) to invest in cloud-based security operations. From MNCs to start-ups, the business world is undergoing swift changes for a sustainable future. One primary change that most companies have experienced … [Read more...] about Did COVID-19 Pandemic Increase Cybersecurity Threats?
History of Cybersecurity and Hacking
The first time the word “Hacking” was used in a context that didn’t involve heavy labour, was in 1955. The MIT student organisation is the oldest known “hacking group” in existence. They figured out how to hack automatic train-sets and enhance their capabilities, and opened the door to a world of new possibilities. The first individual hacker ever known was John Draper, commonly known as “Captain … [Read more...] about History of Cybersecurity and Hacking