HEADLINES 2019 was year of ransomware attacks on municipalities, say Kaspersky security experts While threat actors’ demands would sometimes reach up to $5,000,000, actual costs and damages sustained during attacks are estimated to be larger. Upgrade StaffJanuary 8, 2020
GAMING How to level up your online gaming security in 2020 With threats always evolving, it is important to stay on top of your security whatever you do with your internet connection. Here are some... Upgrade StaffDecember 24, 2019
HEADLINES Ransomware now targeting back-up data, ‘IT Threat Evolution Report Q3 2019’ shows While users are typically infected with ransomware via email or exploit-kits planted on websites, the new type of attacks on NAS devices use a... Upgrade StaffDecember 7, 2019
OPINIONS Why incident response is not limited to IT security matters The financial damage of data breaches cost organizations an average of $1.23 million in 2018. A tenth ($131k) of this sum is related to... Contributing WriterNovember 29, 2019
HEADLINES Abuse of personal information and more sophisticated attacks are coming – Kaspersky As banks will be required to open their infrastructure and data to third parties who wish to provide services to bank customers, it is... Upgrade StaffNovember 29, 2019
OPINIONS The tell-tale signs of a computer virus: How to diagnose Here are a few pointers that can help you determine if your computer has a virus. If you suspect any of the following, you... Upgrade StaffNovember 18, 2019
HEADLINES The 5 cybersecurity tips for your small business Here are some of the best practices that one's company can consider in improving its defense against cybersecurity threats. Upgrade StaffNovember 2, 2019
HEADLINES Two-thirds of industrial organizations don’t report cybersecurity incidents to regulators Kaspersky’s "State of Industrial Cybersecurity 2019" report shows that many companies are flouting reporting guidelines – perhaps to avoid regulatory punishments and public disclosure... Upgrade StaffOctober 20, 2019
OPINIONS How to detect when you are being social engineered for a hack Let’s discuss the basics of software engineering and the different ways social engineer use to extract valuable information and how to detect them. Upgrade StaffAugust 20, 2019
HEADLINES LinkedIn opens about data breach; urges users to stay safe LinkedIn has emailed its members a notice on data breach, even as it reiterated that it is taking steps to help protect its members. Upgrade StaffMay 28, 2016