Prevention Techniques for Common Cyber Attacks: A Guide to Keeping Your Business Safe

prevention techniques for common cyber attacks by Akshay Meena

Cyber threats are constantly evolving, and every business—big or small—faces the risk of an attack. Last week, we explored what happens when employees encounter the top 10 common cyber attacks like wire fraud, ransomware, and phishing. We also discussed how employees should react to mitigate the damage. Now, we shift focus to prevention. In this … Read more

Protect Your Business from Zero-Day Exploits: A Wake-Up Call for Cybersecurity

protect your business from zero-day exploits by akshay meena

In recent news, Chinese government-backed hackers targeted U.S. internet providers using zero-day exploits. This may sound like another headline, but it’s far more than that—it’s a wake-up call for businesses everywhere. Zero-day exploits are dangerous and can have devastating effects on your business. Luckily, there are simple yet effective steps you can take to protect … Read more

Adapting the Passwordless and Keyless Future of Authentication

passwordless and keyless future

As we navigate through the digital age, one of the most groundbreaking trends in cybersecurity is the shift toward a passwordless and keyless future. With cyber threats becoming more sophisticated, traditional authentication methods—especially passwords—are increasingly proving to be vulnerable. Explore what this transformation means for cybersecurity and how I can prepare my organization for these … Read more

Airplane Wi-Fi Security Risks: How to Protect Your Data

Airplane Wi-Fi Security Risks by Akshay Meena

Traveling for business or leisure often means staying connected, even at 40,000 feet. Airplane Wi-Fi is no longer a luxury; it’s a necessity. But with the convenience of staying online comes the looming question: are you safe from cybersecurity threats while using airplane Wi-Fi? Unfortunately, the answer is no. Airplane Wi-Fi security risks are real … Read more

Enhancing Help Desk Software Security: Best Practices You Can Implement

Help Desk Software Security Best Practices

An organization’s help desks are integral to its frontline defense mechanism against potential cyber-attacks, such as malware and phishing. Being the first contact for a staff member facing these events, help desks become an alluring target for cyber-criminals. To enhance the effectiveness of help desks, organizations can implement various Help Desk Software Security Best Practices … Read more

Cyber Attack on TFL: A Wake-Up Call for Critical Infrastructure Protection

Cyber Attack on TFL

The Cyber Attack on TfL highlights the need for better protection of critical infrastructure and public service organizations. Cyberattacks on health and educational sectors have dominated headlines, but public transport is now a growing concern, as seen in the recent Cyber Attack on TfL. This is another reminder of the importance of securing infrastructure and … Read more

Top 5 Most Effective Website Security Solutions for 2024

website security solutions for 2024

You have probably heard it: over 2,200 cyber-attacks happen every day. ???? Modern threats mean that a secure website is no longer an amazing thing to have but rather a must-have. In 2024, protecting your data, keeping trust between you and your users, securing your reputation, and making business operations run without hiccups are crucial. … Read more

Why are smishing attacks particularly effective?

smishing attacks

What is Smishing? Smishing is another term that describes a specific phishing attack wherein attackers use text messages to deceive unsuspecting victims into handing over personal information, financial credentials, and perhaps login information. This is in the same category as phishing and depends on social engineering techniques whereby attackers masquerade as a legitimate source, such … Read more

Trend Micro: Exploring a Sale Amidst Changing Market Dynamics

Trend Micro cyber security

In the rapidly evolving world of cybersecurity, Trend Micro, a Japanese cybersecurity firm with a substantial market value of around 950 billion yen ($6.5 billion), has found itself at a critical crossroads. Known for its cutting-edge solutions in antivirus software, cloud computing, network, and endpoint security, Trend Micro is reportedly exploring a sale after attracting … Read more