Top 5 Cybercrime Myths People Often get Wrong
May 1, 2017
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In the world of cybersecurity, there are a lot of myths waiting to be debunked. Although it would seem certain trends and statistics always hold up, that is not …
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Is Mobile Payment Tech Still Insecure?
It began in the ‘80s, when an American cryptographer began toying around with the idea of cryptocurrency. In 1994, the first-ever online purchase was made: a pepperoni pizza. Later …
Cyber Extortionists See Profits Increase as Victims Keep Paying
According to a report published by cyber security firm Symantec, hackers have been increasing the ransom victims need to pay in order to free their computers that have been paralyzed …
How to Keep Your Small Business Safe From Fraud
April 25, 2017
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Every small business in 2017 has to be aware of the threat of fraud. Official statistics show that fraud happens more often among firms employing fewer than 100 employees …
Companies are paying hackers millions to discover security flaws
The internet has long been plagued by hackers who, more often than not, will even commit crimes in order to get paid. Although there are a lot of malicious …
US Government Hacks Global Bank System, Neccesity of Bitcoin
The US government’s ongoing extensive surveillance on the global banking system and payment transfers is demonstrating an urgent necessity of a decentralized financial network such as bitcoin. Over the …
British Travelers to US Have to Forfeit Social Media Passwords and Other Sensitive Data
As a part of the Trump administration’s vetting process, travelers from European countries including the UK, France and Germany could be subjected to extensive security protocols in US-based airports. …
Top 5 Malware Trends for Q1 2017
April 1, 2017
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Malware remains one of the more pressing problems our society faces today. During the year 2016, the number of malware-related incidents has increased by quite a margin. So far, …
What is Three-Factor Authentication?
In the online world, protecting one’s account credentials is the top priority right now. Using a username and a random, secure password is a good place to start, albeit …