The advent of the Internet of Medical Things (IoMT) is truly revolutionizing patient care, promising to alleviate much of the burden on an already struggling healthcare system. For all the breathtaking potential of the IoMT, however, there are equally significant risks. More specifically, IoMT security is a deep and growing concern both as technologies proliferate … Read more
As a small business owner, it’s essential to protect your company’s data and systems from cyber threats. With the increasing reliance on technology and the internet for communication and conducting business, it’s more important than ever to have a solid cybersecurity plan in place. Below are six steps you can follow to create a cybersecurity … Read more
22% of surveyed companies in the United States lost between $100,000 and $499,000 to cyber-attacks in 2022. That is only one segment, as 4% lost over a million dollars to cybercrime. So, how do cryptocurrencies fit into this menace? The crypto world today is so different than it was, say, a decade ago. People have … Read more
Cybersecurity is a continually changing field. As businesses resolve old vulnerabilities, attackers develop new strategies that work around them. Defenses must repeatedly evolve to remain secure. If employers want to keep their employees safe, they must stay on top of emerging cybercrime trends. Some threats, like social engineering, aren’t new but are experiencing significant growth. … Read more
Secure messaging platforms have long since been in the middle of ethical debates, primarily over their use. They indeed allow users a chance to attain the online security they deserve and help protect personal information from data snoopers. In contrast, it is also true that these platforms can become the hub of cybercriminal activity due … Read more
People don’t often think about the ambiguities that come with human language. They use language as an intuitive behavior to pass information using semantic cues such as signs, images and words. It is the easiest thing to learn since it comes more naturally as one grows; it can be trained and is repeatable. However, what … Read more
Hackers have increasingly been using a type of cybersecurity attack called credential-stuffing to gain access to your online accounts and steal your personal information. Credential-stuffing is a form of automated attack that involves hackers using stolen usernames and passwords to gain access to user accounts. By leveraging large collections of stolen credentials, hackers can quickly … Read more
With the ignominious demise of FTX in recent months, cryptocurrency has been much in the news of late for all the wrong reasons. The reality, however, is that blockchain technologies, through which the various cryptocurrencies operate, offer significant promise in spurring efficiency and security across industries. This is particularly true of the supply chain. In … Read more
During the COVID-19 pandemic, cyber theft increased dramatically. Cybercriminals use malware and ransomware attacks to exploit vulnerable people on the internet. These thieves have become more intelligent and can go past computers and cell phones by taking advantage of people’s cars through the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). So, how are these cybercriminals using VINs to … Read more
A cyber threat that’s nearly three decades old continues to be the most prolific and potent form of cybercrime on the planet. Phishing attacks are growing in volume and sophistication. An estimated 255 million phishing attacks were observed in 2022, a 61% increase over 2021. There’s also a steep increase in spear-phishing attacks, smishing attacks, … Read more
