Sophisticated cyber-attacks and data breaches are external security attacks in the attempt to either disrupt a computer system or get hold of sensitive information. The internet suffered its first major sophisticated cyber-attack in 2013 when Evernote suffered a significant data breach exposing over 50 million encrypted passwords, emails, and usernames…

One of the most common hindrances of the war against cyberattacks in most organizations is the unwillingness of the management to release the requisite funds for investment into cybersecurity. The funding loophole is one of the primary reasons 43% of cyberattacks are targetted at SMEs. The trick is that these…

In 2019 DEFCON, U.S. Representative, Ted Lieu (D-CA), said that the United States is not ready for a severe cyberattack. This was a strong statement noting that it could trigger some malicious people to try their luck to infringe upon the U.S. cyberspace. Since then, many groups have proposed all…

Password managers are the new defense against cyber-attacks. These virtual managers generate and store secured passwords for different online accounts. But, it’s not easy choosing the right password manager to trust with your online passwords when they are many of them available. While this innovation is a thoughtful development, there…

Technology is changing our lives every day. Everything is changing, from how we communicate, do business, and recently how we drive. Connected vehicles are about to improve the day-to-day driving experience. These vehicles share mobility and safety information to enhance road safety and improve the driving experience. The information shared…

Defense strategies in most organizations generally anticipate that an attacker will make some changes to the files on a system, create a log of activity that can be detected by a SIEM (Security Information and Event Management software), trigger some other type of file, or log-based vector. However, fileless malware…

If there is anything that organizations must take very seriously, then it must be the control of confidential leaks. Leaks occur mainly when there is unauthorized access to the files and documents. …

A recent Stratecast study shows that a massive 22% of social media users have been victims of one or more security-related issues. The major targets have been users of Yahoo, Facebook, Google, and several other social media platforms. This goes further to say that the days of trusting your online…