Phishing With AI – When Human Weakness Is Exploited With Technical Advances.
Digitalization has changed our daily lives and also the way companies conduct business. However, with the benefits of technology also come new risks. Phishing is one of the biggest cybersecurity threats and can have significant consequences for companies. A worrying development has emerged in recent years: phishing attacks are increasingly being combined with artificial intelligence […]
Types Of Cyber Attacks
The managers of SMEs and VSEs too often perceive the issue of cybersecurity as a technical and IT subject. The human factor is at the heart of almost all cyberattacks. Ransomware Ransomware is software that takes your data hostage and paralyzes your system while waiting for a ransom, most often in cryptocurrency.Often attackers threaten to […]
Two-Factor Authentication – Opportunity Or Risk?
Double is not automatically better: conscientious handling your data is the be-all and end-all. Two-factor authentication ( 2FA ) is a “strong customer authentication” measure that checks whether an electronic payment transaction is legitimately made. The 2FA consists of a first factor for the identity of a user, which consists of a username and password, […]
How To Create A 100% Secure Password
Do you want to be sure that your data, emails, photos and other personal information you keep on the web are protected from malicious people? The first thing to do is watch your accounts well on various websites and providers. In today’s article, I want to show you how to create a 100% secure password, […]
Ten Simple Tips To Improve IT Security In The Company
IT security is often underestimated in companies, although it can often be significantly and cheaply improved significantly. Arguments like “know who I’d be interested in” or “I don’t have time for” are just excuses. The risk of attacks and troubleshooting costs are higher than you think. After a pair of articles on mobile security – […]
IT Security – The Shotgun Is Used For Shooting
It is easier than ever for criminals to break into IT systems, paralyze websites, or essential access data in today’s networked world. What attacks are companies exposed to, and how can they protect themselves from them? “Ask your doctor or pharmacist about risks and side effects,” or your IT security expert, if you have one. […]
Zero Trust – No Blind Trust For More Security
With the “Zero Trust” model, it is possible to increase security significantly: The security concept is based on the principle of not trusting devices, users, or services inside or outside your network. In today’s post, we look at how the Zero Trust model works and contrast the advantages with the disadvantages. Zero Trust: Don’t Trust […]
SSL Certificates – What, How And What For?
We can shop, bank transactions, or deal with authorities on the World Wide Web, sometimes more, sometimes less conveniently. There are only two main risks: Firstly, you act anonymously on the web. On the other hand, the data traffic can eavesdrop. These two risks are reduced with the help of the SSL certificate: the business […]
Why Do Employees End Up Falling Prey To Cybercriminals?
Online crime has exploded in the last decade. Since 2011, online fraud has risen by 81.3% worldwide, something that affects ordinary users and companies. Corporate cybersecurity should be a priority, and businesses should strive to understand what leads to their employees becoming victims of cybercrime. In general, the response data obtained by cybercriminals among workers […]
Why A Zero Trust Security Platform Is The Best Way To Protect Your Data
In recent years, there has been a move to allow employees to use unmanaged devices to connect to business applications over the Internet. The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated moves in this direction. When people connect any device they want to an organization’s network, Zero Trust architecture becomes a must. Unfortunately, there has been substantial confusion about […]