The U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) is warning users and organizations about targeted attacks from cybercriminals stealing sensitive users’ data. In an official release, the agency stated that threat actors are creating fake websites mimicking legitimate sites of the...
Security incidents where cybercriminals exploit critical vulnerabilities of Microsoft products have become rampant in recent times. Microsoft Threat Intelligence Center (MSTIC) recently identified a state-sponsored threat actor group targeting unpatched vulnerabilities in Microsoft systems.
Dubbed as Hafnium, the hacking group...
Online scams are getting sophisticated as cybercriminals are using advanced techniques and tools. Stay alert to stop scamming attempts and protect your data or money from falling into the wrong hands. Advanced online scams are targeted at people from...
It has been an age-old myth that women prioritize family over work. Women are under-represented in tech and leadership. According to an (ISC)² Cybersecurity Workforce Report, women working in cybersecurity account for about one quarter (24%) of the overall...
Inadvertent data leaks due to cloud misconfigurations continue to be a major risk for organizations. Here, cybercriminals often try to exploit vulnerabilities or setup errors in the cloud storage infrastructure. A recent analysis from mobile security firm, Zimperium, revealed...
The cybersecurity skills gap continues to pose challenges for organizations of all sizes and across all industries. And changes to the economy as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic are compounding the skills gap. In fact, the pandemic has made...
Globally, gender stereotype has been a perennial impediment for women in all walks of life. Expressions like “girls are not good at math” and “engineering is more male-friendly,” continue to impact women in the workplace. Nevertheless, over the last...
It’s the Data Stupid!, is the re-wording of former President Clinton’s famous campaign slogan, “It’s the economy stupid,” used when running for president in his attempt to resonate with voters about the obvious systemic issues during that time. Fast...
March 7, every year marks the International Open Data Day. A day that is observed to promote awareness and use of open data. Forums and groups from across the globe organize events on this day where they use open data...
Underground darknet forums enable cybercriminals to trade and exchange hacking tools and stolen data. However, sometimes they can also be the targets of cyberattacks from their community. In what could be called a surprising hacking incident, hackers turned against...
