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 […]
Lessons Learned from the Largest Data Breaches of the Decade
In the last 10 years Data breaches have gone from newsworthy tech stories that are occasional to a daily feature. Many of the world’s biggest organizations, government agencies and even social media platforms have been impacted by data breaches which have affected millions, or billions of users. These breaches highlight not just the ever-changing tactics used by […]
Crypto Wallets & Cybersecurity: 5 Things to Know Before Buying Bitcoin
The craze surrounding Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies has created an influx of investors looking to invest. However, before you click “buy,” there’s one important aspect you shouldn’t be able to overlook: cybersecurity. In contrast to money that you deposit in banks, crypto isn’t protected and, if taken away, it’s virtually impossible to retrieve. So, securing your cryptocurrency wallet […]
Cybersecurity in Remote Work: Your Home Is the New Attack Surface
The worldwide shift to hybrid and remote work has changed our way of life and how we conduct business. Instead of crowded offices with centralized IT security employees access their work from their bedrooms or kitchen tables and even coffee shops. Although this is a great way to gain advantages, it also brought a new and daunting […]
The rise of Deepfakes: How to protect yourself from false information
In a world where photos, videos and audio files often are used as “proof,” we’re facing the new challenge of the use of deepfakes. Artificial intelligence is the driving force behind deepfakes are able to create hyper-realistic content that make people appear to do or say things that they have never done. While the technology is able to […]
Why Your Kids Need a Cybersecurity Talk (Just Like the Birds & Bees Talk)
Parents are aware the moment when they’ll engage in “the talk” with their kids about their growing older and responsibilities, relationships, and. But there’s a different talk, which is equally crucial in the modern world, but is often left unnoticed: the cybersecurity talk. Similar to the conversation about birds and bees that helps children understand boundaries as […]
How Safe Is Your Smart Home, Really?
In the past decade, “smart homes” have evolved from futuristic design to everyday life. From smart lighting controlled by voice to connected sensors for security, to thermostats which understand your preferences, to refrigerators that can track your food purchases–smart appliances promise efficiency, convenience and comfort. But behind the glossy advertisements and stylish designs is an important issue: How […]