The holiday season is a time for joy, shopping, and staying connected with loved ones. But as you browse for gifts, or share special festive moments online, cybercriminals are looking for ways to gain access to your account. So, here are ten tips for safe browsing to help you deck the halls securely this season. […]
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We’re often told to be cautious about what we do online. But many of us choose to ignore the dangers that could harm us and ignore cybersecurity measures that could help keep our data safe. So, three spectral visitors have dropped in – the ghosts of cybers Past, Present, and Future and they are determined
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It’s the end of the year and the festive season has begun. The holiday season is a time to be jolly, a time to relax and spend time with loved ones. It’s also a special time for cybercriminals who are merrily trying to steal your data. From the ever-popular phishing scams to fake charities, these
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Black Friday is here! It is a shopper’s paradise where you can find the amazing deals and discounts that make it near impossible to resist a spending spree. But there’s a dark side to the biggest shopping day of the year: cyber scams. With online shopping more popular than ever, cybercriminals have upped their game,
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When you think of a hacker, you generally think of someone in a black hoodie sitting in a dark room, surrounded by computers screens, furiously typing to launch attack after attack. The entertainment industry has focused on specific types of hackers, but they’re not all the same. While there are many malicious hackers out there,
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The cybersecurity field can often feel quite overwhelming, filled with technical jargon and complexity. However, the International Information System Security Certification Consortium (ISC)² developed a framework that arranges cybersecurity into eight domains. These domains are defined by the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) Common Body of Knowledge (CBK). That was a mouthful but don’t
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Imagine waking up tomorrow to find your entire digital life splashed across the internet. Your bank details, medical history, and those embarrassing selfies you thought were safely hidden – all out there for the world to see. That would be a nightmare. Unfortunately, it is also possible especially with the increase of cyberattacks and data
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What if you woke up one morning and your bank account has been drained, or you can no longer access your social media accounts because it belongs to someone else? Identity theft has become one of the scariest threats online because it’s more than someone just stealing your wallet. These cybercriminals can access all your
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Impersonation attacks are increasing at an alarming rate. Cybercriminals are leveraging the power of social engineering to bypass the most secure systems. Whether it’s a fake boss, friend, or family member, these attacks may slip through quite easily and often unnoticed. So, what is an impersonation attack and how can we identify the fakes? What
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You get a call from someone claiming to be from your bank. They inform you that your account has been compromised and the hacker is actively draining your bank account. You begin to panic but they say that they can stop the deductions if you share your verification code, or OTP. Without a second thought,
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