The Anatomy of a Phishing Email (With Examples)
Phishing is probably the most well-known method used by cybercriminals — and one of the most simple. It works because it leverages the power of urgency, trust and the human inclination to do more than a fancy algorithm. Knowing how emails sent to phishers are designed makes them more difficult to identify and avoid. Below, I will […]
Cybersecurity for Seniors: Staying Safe Online
The internet provides seniors with many opportunities, from making contact with loved ones via social media, transferring money online, using the telehealth service, and even enjoying leisure and hobbies. However, along with these benefits are threats such as scams, phishing fraud, security breaches, fraud and much more. For those over 50, who may be less aware of […]
How to Teach Kids About Online Safety
In today’s connected world, children are growing up surrounded by screens–smartphones, tablets, computers, and gaming consoles. While the internet provides amazing opportunities for learning and imagination but it also exposes children to risks like cyberbullying and insensitive content, scams and privacy risks. The teaching of children about safety online isn’t just a matter of course, it’s vital. […]
10 Common Cybersecurity Terms Explained Simply
Cybersecurity can be confusing because it’s awash in terminology. From acronyms such as MFA to technical phrases such as the word phishing as well as zero-day or zero-day, the language can be a hurdle in understanding. However, here’s the best part that you don’t have for a specialist in security in order to know the basics. Knowing the most popular security terms will […]
The Difference Between Cybersecurity and Information Security
In our digitally-driven world security has emerged as among the top talked about (and under-appreciated) issues in technology and business. The terms security or cybersecurity are frequently used interchangeably, however, even though they are similar but they’re not the same thing. Knowing the distinction between them isn’t only about semantics. It’s about knowing how you can safeguard your data, your […]
Cybersecurity Myths Everyone Still Believes
In the realm of cybersecurity, the greatest dangers aren’t always advanced malware or malicious hackers. Instead, they’re the myths and misunderstandings which lead people to believe in an illusion of security. Despite all the news stories concerning ransomware, data breaches and phishing scams numerous individuals and businesses continue to commit obvious mistakes because they believe in […]
The Rise of Cyber Mercenaries: Crime in the Digital Battlefield
Imagine a world in which hacking is not the exclusive domain of basement loners or government-run cyber units on their own — where a group of highly skilled hackers hire themselves out at the highest price providing surgical attacks, shrewd access, and customized disruptions upon demand. This is the world we live in. Welcome to the world […]
Cyber crimes: Hackers are Making Money using Digital Currencies
Cryptocurrency promised censorship-resistant, borderless money — and while it delivered on some of that, it also created a highly attractive highway for criminals. Over the past several years hackers and organized groups have taken billions of cryptocurrency and created sophisticated cash-out channels to convert digital thefts into cashable value. This article explains the way in which money […]
Cybercrime-as-a-Service: The Underground Business You Didn’t Know Existed
If you thought that cybercriminals were only wolves with keyboards, think again. Over the last decade a full-fledged underground economy has emerged: Cybercrime-as-a-Service (CaaS) — a professional, modular business model where malicious developers, operators, and facilitators sell or rent hacking tools and services to others. It is an extremely scalable, low-barrier criminal market that allows novices to purchase turnkey […]
Why Your Smart Fridge Could Be a Hacker’s Secret Weapon
It’s a bit odd initially the idea of using a refrigerator to start cyberattacks. This is the kind of story that keep cybersecurity experts in the dark. Smart fridges, like numerous Internet of Things (IoT) devices — offer an always-on connection, a minimal user interface and a software that is rarely updated. This makes them extremely appealing to […]