Introduction Possibly one of the most important things that have not changed at all is that, regardless of the constant growth of new technologies and new payment solutions, the issue of security remains extremely important. The standard with which organizations have been comparing their payment card data security programs for…
Introduction Cyber attacks are now a common thing in the modern world and are responsible for causing extensive harm to the various parties involved. Considering cyber threats, such as cyber attacks, data leaks, ransomware, and others, including Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks, the outcome is quite severe, resulting in…
What is PCI Compliance? PCI Compliance or Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) Compliance refers to the extent to which businesses conform to the industry standards. The PCI security standard lays these down to ensure that any company that handles credit card data exercises adequate measures to safeguard…
Data security emerges as a significant function as we progressively locate ourselves within a networked society. Everyone’s details are secure thanks to encryption systems implemented to secure our letters and urgent financial transactions. But there’s a looming threat on the horizon: quantum computing. This piece of revolutionary technology places itself…
What is a DMARC Fail? A DMARC fail happens when a message does not pass SPF or DKIM tests that are used to check the envelope and header information respectively and further does not match the domain stated in the ‘From’ field according to the DMARC policy, resulting in either…
In recent months, a new PhaaS platform called Rockstar 2FA has been launched, which has the potential to carry out large-scale AiTM attacks owing to its effectiveness. This platform focuses on Microsoft 365 accounts and is very risky because it bypasses multifactor authentication (MFA) through session cookie hijacking, thus enabling…
What is Data Loss Prevention (DLP)? Data Loss Prevention (DLP) is an additional tool in your security tool belt consisting of various methods and programs to protect sensitive data from outsiders, including loss and exposure. The DLP (Data Loss Prevention) aims to protect data integrity, availability, and confidentiality inside the…
Understanding Black Friday and Cyber Monday Scams is the first step to staying safe. Vigilance and awareness of potential threats when shopping online during these peak seasons is crucial. Black Friday/Cyber Monday scams refer to fraudulent schemes during the Black Friday/Cyber Monday season when cyber thieves swindle their unsuspicious customers…
Introduction The European Union has revealed a new measure to strengthen the region and deny opportunities for cyber threats to wreck the interconnected framework. This new directive seeks to standardize policies regarding cybersecurity in the member states to put in place measures that can counter ever-evolving threats from cyber criminals…
In the cyber world, cyber risks are increasing, and thus, organizations must always be one step in advance concerning any online threat. The application of penetration testing (pen testing), commonly referred to as ethical hacking, is a proactive method to find existing vulnerabilities before malicious hackers can use them. Such…
Do you use ChatGPT? Who doesn’t? In fact, it gained 1 million users within just five days of its launch. But with new innovations constantly happening, cyberspace has become much more vulnerable to newer security threats, like “FraudGPT” and “WormGPT.” The worst part is that companies and individuals are not…
What is Zero Trust? Zero Trust denotes a cybersecurity framework and architecture that operates under the assumption that there is no compromise of the trust in any user or device, be it inside or outside the network perimeter. In the Zero Trust model, all users’ devices and applications are considered…
Over the past few years, social engineering attacks have become very common. According to research, they account for 98% of cyberattacks. No doubt, the numbers are horrific, but it is a fact that there is no ‘stop sign’ for cybercrimes. Given the prevalence of these attacks, it’s crucial for organizations…
Digital certificate management is vital to maintaining a secure and trusted cybersecurity environment. Every single legitimate website that uses a certificate must understand the importance of CLM or Certificate Lifecycle Management. Here, we’ll delve into what CLM means, why it’s important, and how organizations can effectively implement it. What is…
If you use the Internet or have an online presence, you are probably vulnerable to security breaches or attacks. One such attack that is very common is the Brute Force attack. In fact, of all the breaches caused by hacking, 80% of breaches involve brute force or the use of…
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