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

Beware the EmeraldWhale: A Major Cyber Threat

what is EmeraldWhale

I recently discovered a startling revelation about a massive cyber operation called EmeraldWhale. This operation has successfully targeted exposed Git configuration files, leading to the theft of over 15,000 cloud service credentials. The scale of this breach is alarming, and I want to share what I learned about what is EmeraldWhale and its impact on … Read more

Pakistan-Linked Hackers Deploy Python, Golang, and Rust Malware Targeting India’s Defense and Government Sectors

Pakistan-Linked Hackers Deploy Python, Golang, and Rust Malware Targeting India's Defense and Government Sectors

Cybersecurity is an ever-evolving battlefield, especially with persistent threat groups leveraging new techniques and tools to launch targeted attacks. One group of particular concern is the Pakistan-linked cyber-espionage entity known as Transparent Tribe. This group has been stepping up its game, launching a fresh wave of malware attacks targeting critical sectors in India, particularly in … Read more

How Safe Is Your Data? A Look at 2024’s Most High-Profile Cyberattacks

How Safe Is Your Data

Cyberattacks have always been a threat in this age of digitization, but what really took the cake was 2024. From AT&T’s multiple data breaches to Star Health Insurance’s hack that compromised millions of patient records, such cyberattacks this year are a wake-up call. With personal data such as passwords, medical records, and financial details available … Read more

Three Major US Banks Report Data Breaches, Exposing Sensitive Customer Information

Three Major US Banks Report Data Breaches

More data breaches in three major US banks exposed sensitive customer information, sparking views on the increasing vulnerability of financial institutions to cyber threats against their customer privacy and security. Notable among the major US banks that experienced data breaches recently are Citizens Bank, Truist Bank, and First National Bank. Hundreds of customers of the … Read more

Cybersecurity Book

Cyber Security Books

1.1 What is Cybersecurity? In the simplest terms, cybersecurity protects computers, servers, mobile devices, networks, and data from malicious attacks. It involves a set of strategies, technologies, and measures designed to protect digital assets from cyber threats. Cybersecurity has become a critical concern in today’s world where almost every activity, from communication to banking, takes … Read more

China Wakes Up to Taiwanese Cyberattacks: Take Precaution

China Wakes Up to Taiwanese Cyberattacks

23rd September 2024 Beijing, China The Chinese National Security Ministry has warned citizens to remain watchful as a hacking group associated with Taiwan’s cyber warfare device, known as Anonymous 64, has attacked. The group is said to have claimed responsibility for several attacks that are believed to have been targeted at softening the Chinese political … Read more