In today’s digital age, where vast amounts of personal and business information are shared and stored online, two terms often come up: data privacy and data security. While they are closely related and essential for protecting sensitive information, they refer…
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AI vs. the Human Mind: The New Ransomware Playbook
Ransomware has always relied on the psychological levers of fear, urgency, and shame to pressure victims. But the rules of engagement are changing. Cybercriminals are leveraging AI to ratchet up the pressure with more convincing, manipulative techniques, using everything from…
Strengthening Cybersecurity in the Vulnerable Educational System
School systems may not immediately come to mind as targets for cybersecurity attacks. However, threat actors have increasingly turned their attention to them, recognizing that the extensive digital infrastructure supporting schools contains a wealth of sensitive information that can be…
Hackers Are Using AI to Steal Your Data—Here’s How to Protect Yourself
Hackers now use AI to craft convincing phishing scams that mimic real voices and writing styles. AI tools let cybercriminals scale attacks quickly, making scams more personal and harder to detect. Multi-factor authentication and slowing down before reacting are key…
Stealth Tunnels: The Dawn of Undetectable Remote Access
In today’s world, more employees work from home, coffee shops, or satellite offices than ever before. While remote access tools like VPNs have kept us connected, they’re increasingly easy for network gatekeepers to spot—and sometimes block or slow down. Enter…
Why Modern Businesses Need Cyber Threat Intelligence
Every seasoned professional knows that effective cybersecurity rests on knowledge. You cannot counter attacks unless you know how they work and what they target. That’s why enterprises rely on cyber threat intelligence that delivers essential insights to power their security…
New Chimera Malware Emerges, Using AI to Outsmart Anti-Malware Solutions and Demand Ransom
In recent years, we’ve seen malware primarily designed to lock users out of their systems, encrypt databases, or hold critical data hostage. However, the latest discovery, Chimera malware, marks a significant departure from previous types of malicious software. While it…
New Cyber threats emerge from Cyber Attacks on UK Companies
Over the past two weeks, media outlets have been rife with speculations about a significant cyber attack affecting three major UK-based companies: Marks & Spencer, Harrods, and Co-Op. Reports suggest that cybercriminals infiltrated these organizations, resulting in severe data breaches…
The Growing Cyber Threat of Steganography: Concealing Malicious Activity in Plain Sight
In an era where cybercrime is rapidly evolving, security professionals and hackers alike have found new, innovative ways to conceal malicious activity. One of the more alarming techniques to emerge in recent years is steganography—the art and science of hiding…
The Paramount Importance of Strong Passwords and Credential Hygiene
“This World Password Day is a timely reminder that strong passwords are more than just a best practice, they are critical to safeguarding our personal and professional digital lives. In a world where our data is stored, processed, and accessed…