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Data and information are the fuel in this digital age, and as much as they are useful, they also have consequences when they are not protected properly. Information such as Personally Identifiable Information (PII) is of very high value, and there’s always someone after your PII such as cybercriminals, advertisement agencies, and even the government. …
Botnets are wide networks of pirated devices that can be operated remotely by their master (the hacker). Criminal syndicates mostly use them for profits, such as used to mine crypto-currencies, or they can be targeted to use up the bandwidth – thereby, slowing down the various site, through the denial of service attacks.
2018 wasn’t a safe year regarding cybersecurity. Most of the headlines were about data breaches involving privacy and security. Similar to the previous years, there’s always a lesson learned that makes us more prepared and better when dealing with data, privacy, and security. Below are some important lessons and takeaways from 2018;
We’ve already made New Year’s resolutions, but as always, there are some things we seem to forget or ignore altogether. In this year’s resolutions, make sure you are taking care of your online security and privacy.
Cybersecurity trends continue to evolve each time there’s an attack. 2018 was among the rough years for companies and individuals as the year was graced with a diverse range of accelerated threats and attacks. In 2018 alone, its largest data breach affected Exactis, a marketing and data aggregation firm in which a database containing almost …
The holiday festivities are already underway, and unlike most people, cybercriminals won’t take a vacation. This is just the right time to report for their various job including phishing, spam campaigns, the spread of malware, blackmail, data breaches and so on. As you will be enjoying the holiday, don’t let cybercriminals take down the holiday …
The rise of the digital era and the internet is continually revolutionizing everything, including home entertainment. Nowadays, every living room has a Tv which is connected to the internet; a SMART TV. With the popularity of cord-cutting, there’s no need to buy a SMART TV, all you need is a modern screen that supports HDMI …
Quitting social media platforms has been quite a trend this year. This is due to various privacy and security breaches that hit Facebook. Twitter is not an exception, and although few people think of deleting it, there are enough reasons that can make you join the trend. They include the spread of propaganda, fake news …
It’s the season for gifting, and this will involve a lot of online shopping. Besides the convenience and other accrued benefits such as massive discounts and free delivery, online shopping has its risks. Most of these risks are internet related. They include identity theft, credit card fraud, phishing campaigns, and scams. In this article, we’ll …
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It’s simple; privacy. Privacy is everything when you are online especially on social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Privacy also encapsulates what you share and who is allowed to view it. Here is why your social media privacy should worry you if you haven’t achieved it;