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Sowing digital safety As we are in the month of Cybersecurity Awareness, I grab this chance to share a vital message with the education authorities in Bangladesh. It’s time we make Cybersecurity a must-learn subject in our schools to prepare our future generation for a digital world. The Global Context: …

In this digital world, technology touches each and every aspect of our lives, from personal communications to business operations. October marks Cybersecurity Awareness Month, an annual campaign dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of privacy, online safety and the steps we can take to protect ourselves in the digital …

Cybersecurity is a constantly changing landscape; as technology advances and cyber criminals create new methods, the prevailing trends quickly alter. Here are some key cybersecurity trends to keep an eye on in 2024: 1. AI-driven attacks: The role of Artificial Intelligence in the digital world is two-fold. While it has …

Bangladesh, a nation known for its potential and resilience, has recently embarked on an exciting journey into the digital age with its Digital Bank initiative. By integrating modern technology into the financial sector, Bangladesh is committed to embracing innovative solutions that foster economic growth. This Digital Bank initiative is particularly …

The New Face of Digital Threats In an increasingly digitized world, cybersecurity has become a paramount concern for businesses across the globe. As we transition from an era of physical boundaries to one characterized by virtual landscapes, the dangers of cyberattacks and data breaches have escalated exponentially. It’s a world …

More than four in five organisations (82%) were manipulated using ransomware in 2022 according to Proofpoint’s 2023 Phishing report. Cybersecurity expert VPN Overview reveals the ways in which ransomware can infect your computer and how to avoid it. 1. Phishing and email impersonations   Phishing – sending emails with the purpose of obtaining …

Pro-Russian hacker group NoName057(16), popularly known as simply NoName – has listed Japanese organizations including railway services as its targets, in retaliation to Japanese sanctions against 48 Russian individuals and 73 organizations.  The targeted organizations include Petroleum Association of Japan and East Japan Railway Company. The Petroleum Association of Japan …

That booter website you just paid $100 to launch a distributed denial-of-service attack – are you sure it’s not a front for the cops? No, of course it’s not. Wait, is it? The National Crime Agency in Britain says it is running multiple, real-looking cybercrime service sites designed to identify …

Since the EU’s GDPR legislation came into force in 2018, issues around data protection and privacy have come to the fore globally. Growing legislation has given regulators the power to hand out severe punishments for data protection violations, and numerous high-profile companies have been hit hard as a result. Below …