A recent report published by global research and advisory firm Gartner has predicted that cybercriminals and threat actors will have conjured up weaponized operational technology (OT) by 2025, which will prove to be life-threatening to humans. This shows that our fear of a robot revolution may become a reality in the near future. This dystopian reality is at such a risk of occurring … [Read more...] about The Next Big Threat: Human Killing Cyberattacks
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The Deadliest Ransomware Attacks to Lookout For
Analysts have observed that ransomware attacks have doubled yearly since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic restricted people's movements and resulted in an increased work from home policies. Lack of cybersecurity awareness and measures in place resulted in hackers carrying out these attacks consistently and with ease on large companies and small firms across all industries. TechTarget states … [Read more...] about The Deadliest Ransomware Attacks to Lookout For
Spyware Pegasus Hacked Thousands of iPhones Globally
An international collaboration between The Guardian, The Washington Post, and other media outlets published a detailed report on Sunday about a spyware called Pegasus that's been used globally to hack into personal cell phones. Pegasus was developed by an Israeli cybersecurity organization called the NSO Group and was sold to governments including Hungary, Rwanda, and India. The massive report … [Read more...] about Spyware Pegasus Hacked Thousands of iPhones Globally
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