Tag: cybersecurity
“Cybersecurity is still not something that is discussed as an option”
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...
Beware! COVID-19 Vaccine-related Phishing Scams on Rise
As the world steps up to COVID-19 vaccine campaigns, state-sponsored actors are tapping the situation with targeted cyberattacks and scams. From targeting vaccine research...
Don’t Apply! U.S. DoJ Warns About Fake Unemployment Benefit Websites
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,...
Tech Tip: How to Avoid Online Scams
Online scams are getting sophisticated as cybercriminals are using advanced techniques and tools. Stay alert to stop scamming attempts and protect your data or...
“Diversity has to be a KPI at the board level”
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...
Cloud Misconfigurations Pose Severe Threat to Mobile Apps Security
Inadvertent data leaks due to cloud misconfigurations continue to be a major risk for organizations. Here, cybercriminals often try to exploit vulnerabilities or setup...
“Don’t be afraid to ask about opportunities; fortune favors the bold”
Globally, gender stereotype has been a perennial impediment for women in all walks of life. Expressions like “girls are not good at math” and...
Hackers Hacked a Hacking Forum!
Underground darknet forums enable cybercriminals to trade and exchange hacking tools and stolen data. However, sometimes they can also be the targets of cyberattacks...
Emphasize the “Spirit” of Compliance Over Simply “Checking all the Boxes”
If you’re about to face a compliance audit, undergo an assessment, or produce an industry certification — and are doing so without much serious...
Password Reuse Still Rife: 2021 Credential Exposure Report
Researchers at security solutions provider SpyCloud recovered over 4.6 billion records of personally identifiable information (PII) and nearly 1.5 billion stolen account credentials from...