It was the night before Cyber, and throughout the house, Not a hacker was stirring, not even their mouse. The firewalls were hung by the router with care, In the hope that cyber threats wouldn’t dare. The holidays are here and it’s about more than wrapping presents or filling stockings. It’s also about keeping ourselves […]
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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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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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October is International Cybersecurity (or cyber security) Awareness Month! The aim of this initiative is to educate and empower everyone about cybersecurity and staying safe online. You’re probably wondering why both cyber security and cybersecurity have been used so far. Surely there’s only one correct way to spell the word. Right? Well, your awareness training
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Imagine that you’re trying to log into your account, but you receive a message saying that your account has been locked, too many failed attempts. You’re confused – this is the first time you’ve tried to log on today. You try again, but your account is still locked. You try to reset your password, but
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Now this is a big one. In case you’ve missed it, ransomware is everywhere lately. It’s affecting businesses, governments, everyday people like you and me, and it’s here to stay. In fact, it’s actually getting worse. You’re probably wondering how you can avoid being the next victim of a ransomware attack. Well, let’s get into
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We’ve probably all heard about malware before, but do we really know what it is? It’s something that can impact any of us at any time, and the consequences can be devastating. So, let’s take a moment to understand what malware is, the different types of malware, and how we can protect ourselves from it.
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Have you ever received an email from your “boss” asking you to share sensitive information? Or perhaps your “bank” urgently needed you to “verify your account details”? These emails may look official, but there’s a good chance that they’re nothing more than a scam. This is known as spoofing, where hackers can hide their identity
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