Tag: cybersecurity
Hackers predict: The biggest cybersecurity worries in 2024
Hacking courses, leaked nudes and AI-led scams – these are the most discussed topics on the dark web forums... Every year around experts at NordVPN try to predict the cybersecurity risks awaiting us in the next year. This year they decided to take a different route and look into the biggest dark web forum to find…
7 Common Cyber Threats That Can Affect Businesses and Individuals
As a modern business, cyber security is something you should be very concerned about. Unfortunately, criminals target businesses on an almost hourly basis, trying to steal money and information from them. Because most businesses store customer data online criminals make a habit out of targeting them as it enables them to steal information that can…
7 ways to stay safe online
With cyber-related fraud cases increasing from 53% to 61% of all fraud incidents, we offer our top tips - in conjunction with the experts at Uswitch - on how to stay safe online and protect yourself from online stalkers, such as Joe in Netflix’s You. 1. Keep personal information offline Personal details, such…
Review: Bitdefender Antivirus Free Edition
If it’s true, you get what you pay for in a product, you wouldn’t expect much from free Antivirus software. However, Bitdefender’s free Antivirus solution is more than a pleasant surprise. With ongoing Covid-19 restrictions in some countries and the move to hybrid working worldwide, it has never been more essential to protect your home…
How to Use 2-Factor Authentication with Ease
Blame it on the passwords. One commercial that is currently running on national television states that there is an attempted identity theft every 3 seconds. That’s 20 attempts per minute, 120 per hour and 2,880 each day. IT experts state that 80% of data breaches are due to a stolen or weak password. With all…
10 Ways To Protect Your Business From Cyber Attacks
Businesses of all types need robust cybersecurity protection, to stay safe from online threats. Cyber attacks can result in several different types of damage, including damaged reputation, lost data, or financial losses. There are many steps that you can take to protect your company. From cyber insurance to advanced authentication, let’s consider some of the…
How To Perform Cybersecurity Employee Training
Training your employees about cybersecurity might be one of the most important things you can do. It allows you to avoid costly problems in the future and ensures that your company will grow without compromising its digital assets. Just like understanding the importance of cybersecurity is vital for your business, learning about cyber essentials training,…
Protecting Your Online Business
An online business gives you the opportunity to reach a global audience from any location in the world. Whether you’re operating from a luxurious office block in a major capital city or running your business from your back room, you can compete with companies and international conglomerates. One of the major advantages of running an…
Top 10 British phobias revealed – including spiders and hackers!
Spiders top the list of Brits' top phobias, while hackers make a surprising entry in sixth place, according to a new survey carried out by security firm McAfee. The main reason people gave for having fears and phobias was that it could cause pain or death (28%). Yet 15% of respondents put spiders as their number…
How to avoid romance scams this Valentine’s Day. 5 tips on how to protect yourself online
In 2018, Tinder saw a 10 percent increase in downloads on Valentine's Day, with people looking to find love or a new match online. However, with the yearly increase in people swiping through dating profiles, cybersecurity companies are warning that people must be wary of criminals looking to cash in on this and the streams of information…
