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 …
Read More »Cybersecurity Risks in Digital Banks of Bangladesh
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 …
Read More »The Top 5 Cybersecurity Threats to Businesses in 2023
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 …
Read More »How ransomware can infect your computer and how to avoid it
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 …
Read More »North Dakota Approves Computer Science and Cybersecurity Education Legislation for K-12 Grades
North Dakota has become the first state in the United States of America to approve the cybersecurity education legislation that enables bringing cybersecurity education to schools. Governor Doug Burgum signed the landmark House Bill (HB1398) that outlined the requirement to develop a computer science and cybersecurity integration plan to promote it in …
Read More »NoName Hits Japanese Organizations After Country Imposes Latest Sanctions on Russia
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 …
Read More »Law Enforcement Lures Cybercriminals With Fake DDoS Services
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 …
Read More »Top 10: Fines Issued for Data Protection Violations
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 …
Read More »Top Resources to Start a Career for Women in Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity is evolving, not only because of hackers and cybercriminals, who are finding new ways to invade systems, but in its approach. From being a male-controlled and dominated sector, it has now progressed into a more diverse field where the industry is open to accepting change and welcoming a new …
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