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
Cyber security tips
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
Reasons Why Businesses Must Take Cybersecurity Seriously Than Ever
It is a well-known fact that the COVID-19 pandemic has caused an increase in cybersecurity threats faced by organizations. The necessity of shifting all operations from physical to online modes, as well as the aura of uncertainty and chaos, has allowed cybercriminals to have a field day in carrying out their notorious affairs. A report published by the UK government's Department for … [Read more...] about Reasons Why Businesses Must Take Cybersecurity Seriously Than Ever
