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Passwords have been the root cause of all major security and privacy breaches. But this is about to change once passwordless logins are implemented on a worldwide scale. Recently, the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) and the FIDO Alliance announced a new authentication standard – Web Authentication (WebAuthn) specification – for the web and other platforms.
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. …
Cryptocurrency is now the best-preferred mode for financial exchanges over the internet. Despite various hurdles such as fluctuations, cryptocurrency provides the most secure means of exchange as it involves several encryptions. Most people like cryptocurrency because it’s anonymous since it’s decentralized (meaning no central bank controls your funds) and you can transact from one user …
The open internet has many dangers lurking and waiting for unsuspecting users. Internet threats and crimes continue to plague unprepared users and even those who are prepared. With the advancements in technology such as AI, neural networks and the emergence of 5G, cybercrime continues to evolve too. The best way to protect yourself is by …
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Any successful spoofing attack relies on trickery to lure unsuspecting users into giving their personal data, or click on malicious links. The level of damage caused by spoofing has always grown over the years. While simple spoofs like a fake company logo still work, attackers are going an extra mile to implement more dangerous scams.
Personally identifying information is of value and when not protected, it’s a fuel for data-hungry companies and cybercriminals. In wrong hands such as cybercriminals and other third parties, this data can be used to wreak unforeseen havoc that can cause losses not only individually but also in associated companies. Without further ado, let’s look at …
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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.
Private data is becoming a booming business, and online attackers are flourishing at it. Everyone is always trying to monitor you, for a chance to get to your data. Whether it is the secret services, governments, local ISPs, a creepy neighbor, cyber-attackers, and big corporations alike, they all want to know what you’re doing online.
Banks do all they can to keep your assets safe with them, but how long can they keep it up? In a world where personal data, money and other valuables are involved, stolen identities and cybercriminals are always a major concern.
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;