One of the common ways cybercriminals use to threaten organizations and demand money is through email hoaxes. Hoax emails basically capitalize on your fear, i.e. they use DDos attacks, physical attacks, and the threats to expose your critical organizational information. They use malware or exploit the loopholes in your security to collect the sensitive information from your systems. Keep in … [Read more...] about How To Identify Hoax Emails
Cyber security threats
Worms – The New Cyber Security Threat
Worms a new type of evil programs designed by cybercriminals that can self-imitate from one system to another devoid of the need for someone to implement the file or transmit the infection to other systems. The words transmit automatically through local networks and the internet, infecting systems that are not sufficiently protected. The modern words are highly sophisticated and execute themselves … [Read more...] about Worms – The New Cyber Security Threat
Importance of Cybersecurity In Wake of the Rising Challenges
No matter how strong your cybersecurity strategy is, the human factor will always remain your weakest component. A good cybersecurity strategy always has trained at its core, be it training your programmers, operations team, end users, or top management. Almost all organizations will be a victim of some type of cybercrime, no matter how stronger controls you practice. Keep in mind that a … [Read more...] about Importance of Cybersecurity In Wake of the Rising Challenges
Cybercrime economy is worth $1.5 trillion in illegal profits: study
The cybercrime economy has seen its illicit profits soar to $1.5 trillion, according to a new study supported by cybersecurity company Bromium. The huge profit was illicitly obtained, laundered, spent, and reinvested by cybercriminals, the study titled ‘Into the Web of Profit’ noted. Dr. Mike McGuire of Surrey University undertook the study. It involved one to one discussions, questioning, and … [Read more...] about Cybercrime economy is worth $1.5 trillion in illegal profits: study
Top Cybersecurity Myths Busted
Cybersecurity drew immense attention in 2016 and 2017. The past couple of years saw many sophisticated types of cyber attacks, such as ransomware and hacking of elections. While most of the threats this year aren’t new, complex attacks do suddenly appear on the horizon. One of the powerful weapons to fight off cyber attacks or prevent them altogether resides in our outlook on … [Read more...] about Top Cybersecurity Myths Busted
