As the number of cybercrimes upsurges, the need for cybersecurity compliance continues to become more evident. Give this a read to know how cybersecurity compliance is essential for enhanced cybersecurity. Compliance regarding cybersecurity is basically an approach with some predefined set of laws and regulations that makes it easier for organizations to define, implement and regulate the rules … [Read more...] about The Role of Compliance in Cybersecurity
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Conversation hijacking: when trusted person becomes your worst enemy
Phishing attacks have grown in popularity in recent years- around 90% of all data breaches in companies result from phishing. Since a phishing attack doesn't require a lot of technical prowess to execute and it relies on human error, hackers consider it a low-hanging fruit. Because phishing is so common now, most people have become wary of opening suspicious emails with malware-ridden links. … [Read more...] about Conversation hijacking: when trusted person becomes your worst enemy
Ransom Gangs Function Just Like Traditional Organizations
Big enterprises like health insurer Medibank are falling prey to ransomware, and a general pattern has been observed related to cryptocurrency exchanges. While earlier, the demanded ransom used to be fiat money. However, now ransom is being demanded in digital currency. Its beginning was seen as a notable crime in the year 2014 when Mt. Gox had to pay a ransom of 850,000 bitcoins that … [Read more...] about Ransom Gangs Function Just Like Traditional Organizations
API Attacks Have Emerged as the #1 Threat Vector
Cyberthreats are constantly evolving- as IT specialists find ways to patch existing system vulnerabilities, hackers find new vectors to infiltrate networks. API attacks are the latest of these threat vectors. What is an API? Application Program Interface or API is the intermediary that allows two software to communicate. Whenever you pick up your phone to check your social media or the … [Read more...] about API Attacks Have Emerged as the #1 Threat Vector
Why You Must Run Security Updates Regularly
If you are reading this, chances are someone has already told you that security updates are old-school. You may also think that you don’t need them if you are using modern cybersecurity solutions that defend your endpoint. Well, the reality is different. When you don’t run routine security updates, your endpoint will be the sole fighter facing a multitude of cybercriminals. It won’t take … [Read more...] about Why You Must Run Security Updates Regularly
