Cyber intrusion has begun to grow on a massive scale globally over the past year, with consulting company Accenture noting in its mid-year Cyber Investigations, Forensics & Response (CIFR) report that the level of cyber intrusion activity detected in the first six months of 2021 surged by 125% in comparison with the same period of 2020. This abnormally large increase was a direct result of web … [Read more...] about Cyber Intrusion: The Rising Cybersecurity Threat
Cyber security tips
Why Passwords Are Now a Thing of the Past
For as long as anyone can remember, passwords have been used to protect accounts and systems. Over the years, however, as technology has continuously evolved, passwords have stopped becoming a secure and reliable method to protect your information from hackers and cyberattacks. Devices protected with just passwords are easier to hack into than ever, and there can never be a guarantee that … [Read more...] about Why Passwords Are Now a Thing of the Past
Supply Chain Attacks Continue to be a Serious Threat
Cyber attacks, supply chain attacks in particular, are growing in number by the day. Businesses are slow to react, at times unable to even. As a result, cybercriminals and threat actors have begun to target organizations of all sizes by hacking their accounts and blocking access to sensitive information until a ransom is paid, leading to losses worth millions of dollars. The recent high-profile … [Read more...] about Supply Chain Attacks Continue to be a Serious Threat
Can We Rely On Cyber Insurance?
Cybercrime has seen a widespread increase during the COVID-19 era due to organizations and citizens being vulnerable to attacks because of the panic and uncertainty brought on by the pandemic. This spells trouble as Insurance company Hiscox reported that insured cyber losses for organizations amounted to around $1.8 billion in 2019, a 50% increase from 2018. With a probable rise in cyberattacks … [Read more...] about Can We Rely On Cyber Insurance?
Cybersecurity: Tips for Workplace Social Media Hygiene
Social media in the workplace has evolved from being something that was thought of as a waste of time to something which is now generally acceptable to look at from time to time, especially while taking breaks. Despite its widespread acceptance, there are plenty of cybersecurity concerns that come along with social media. The prime example is that of the professional networking site … [Read more...] about Cybersecurity: Tips for Workplace Social Media Hygiene