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
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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
What the G7 Summit Means for the Future of US-Russia Cybersecurity
The previous year saw a rise in state-sponsored cybercrime with the Russian government authorizing the SolarWinds attack, which was used to spy on multiple US organizations such as the Treasury Department and the Department of Homeland Security. The US government responded by imposing sanctions on Russian intelligence officials. There aren’t any signs that suggest that things are about to get … [Read more...] about What the G7 Summit Means for the Future of US-Russia Cybersecurity
