Cybersecurity

Imagine this scenario: You’re hit with a ransomware attack, and your precious data is held hostage by cyber crooks demanding a hefty ransom. You can’t afford to pay. But wait, there’s a plot twist – akin to those “buy now, pay later” deals, some ransomware syndicates are offering victims extended payment plans. Recent studies show … Read more

Even within the highly controlled environments of Apple’s and Google’s app stores, you can still find a plethora of two-factor authentication (2FA) apps that are either dangerously inept or blatantly malicious. An Overwhelming Array of Choices The issue lies in the sheer volume of such apps seemingly approved by Apple and Google, giving them an … Read more

You may believe that cybercriminals only aim for the big fish – large corporations with deep pockets. But, guess what? They’re not so picky. Recent findings reveal that cybercriminals are targeting businesses of all sizes, from your neighborhood mom-and-pop shop to multinational conglomerates. Their weapon of choice? The seemingly innocuous “botnets.” If you’re scratching your … Read more

Google has rolled out a robust new tool, RETVec, designed to turn your Gmail inbox into a secure, spam-proof sanctuary. But what does this mean in layman’s terms? RETVec, or Resilient and Efficient Text Vectorizer, is essentially a super-smart filter that amps up Gmail’s ability to catch those pesky spam emails trying to infiltrate your … Read more

Have you heard the saying, “A picture is worth a thousand words”? Cybercriminals have too, and they’re using it to their advantage. In a new twist on phishing campaigns, cybercriminals are luring victims to click on images rather than downloading malicious files or clicking suspicious links. Let’s dive into the warning signs, so you can … Read more