cyber security

Which age-group poses the greatest threat to business cybersecurity? Well, a recent study points out that it’s the millennials- those in the 18-25 age group who tend to break basic security rules. A new research report from identity governance platform SailPoint states that nearly 90 percent of youngsters in the 18-25 age group break basic

The IT industry had its share of joy and innovations in the year 2018. We saw new technologies coming up, industries trying to explore AI and blockchain, and neutral networks dominated the scene. These technologies tried to make way into other sectors or industries and business, allowing the user to have a hands-on disruption and

Facebook may not be seeking world domination (just yet), but they are seeking some cybersecurity support in the form of a big acquisition—and for good reason. The social media demigod has had a rough go as of late, with their recent hack compromising the data of over 30 million users (slightly lower than the initial report

It’s no secret—women working in the cybersecurity industry spend their time in a male-dominated world, having to figure out and explain how computer technology can be used to do harm or how it can otherwise go wrong. Industry experts have suggested that being an effective cybersecurity practitioner requires a certain mindset. Not only is it

There is no escaping the fact that cyberattacks compromise and steal data on a daily basis. Victimized organizations often suffer significant damage—to their operations as well as their reputations—as do individuals who use their services, insurers, and account holders. Such attacks have been the impetus for evolving online practices and the need for companies to

Contrary to what most internet users believe, only about four percent of the web is actually visible to the average person. That means approximately 96% of the world’s biggest public network remains in the dark, access only through TOR. And as we know, this is where many of today’s exploits, attacks, and malicious plots are

As part of the world’s biggest public network, the darknet is not for the faint-of-heart and should be treated as a highly volatile digital environment. Not only is it not accessible through a regular browser and mainstream internet connection—it contains vulnerabilities we haven’t even begun to image. It is not hidden because of secrecy, but

Ponemon Institute in partnership with IBM has recently launched the 2018 Cost of Data Breach report. It comes with a corresponding calculator to give companies a close estimate of the possible business cost if they become a victim of a data breach or security attack. Cost of Data Breach is a yearly report released publicly,

The recent implementation of GDPR and the race for increased corporate compliance with issues of privacy has generated a lot of noise in the cybersecurity industry, most of which stems from a lack of overall understanding about the new measures—and what they mean for the future of online business. An article recently published by Motherboard suggests

Recent reports claimed that Rakhni, a ransomware strain, has developed a new coinminer component that allows it to sneak into the funds of Bitcoin users. Rakhni is said to have the ability to lurk around a targeted computer before inflicting an attack. It then can either infect a computer right after sneaking in or run