Ransomware as a Service or RaaS is a business model offering pay-for-use ransomware. Affiliates pay malware developers/operators to create and launch malicious code and target a business- think of it like an evil cousin of the Software as a Service (SaaS) business model. RaaS is especially dangerous because affiliates with the resources to pay for ransomware attacks but lacking the time or … [Read more...] about What’s Ransomware as a Service (RaaS)?
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The Top Cybersecurity Threats of 2023
It’s no secret that there has been a steady increase in the number of cybercrimes carried out for the past few years. The third quarter of 2022 saw a sharp 28% increase in global attacks compared to 2021, with over 15 million data records exposed. Moreover, hackers continue to evolve their malware practices and methods of phishing, data breaches, and more. To catch up, businesses and … [Read more...] about The Top Cybersecurity Threats of 2023
Rise of deepfakes: who can you trust in the metaverse?
Synthetic media files have been in circulation since the dawn of the internet. The 21st century kicked off with Photoshopping and audio alteration, and now, deepfakes have taken hold. Leveraging artificial intelligence to create fake events and videos, the latest technology is indistinguishable from reality, at least to the untrained eye. Deepfakes and metaverse- what's the … [Read more...] about Rise of deepfakes: who can you trust in the metaverse?
Businesses Should Not Rush Towards Going Passwordless
Many companies nowadays are going passwordless in terms of authentication. The main reasons for this are to reduce IT expenses, try to strengthen their security, and promote the work-from-home culture. However, according to a statement by Espria, a managed services provider, companies should not be this eager to go passwordless. Going passwordless is a complicated process and requires a … [Read more...] about Businesses Should Not Rush Towards Going Passwordless
The Role of Compliance in Cybersecurity
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
