Ransomware is a form of cyberthreat which is getting more prevalent in this day and age. Hackers use ransomware, a malicious malware, to infect and encrypt your device’s files and hold it for ransom. Anyone could be a victim of ransomware, be it an individual or organisation. Taking steps to prevent ransomware is […]

So you’re waiting at the airport for a plane, and you notice your phone is low on power. You spot a charging station nearby and plug in to the handy USB port for a quick top-up on your juice. Within seconds, a hacker has stolen your contacts and photos and downloaded spyware on […]

Security of communication is one of the key requirements of the digital age. Banking, online shopping, Wifi, mobile applications, an effective alarm system, and even state security require a proper way to secure the data. One of the most effective and oldest ways is encryption. It is a process of transforming explicit unprotected […]

ANTIVIRUS Software that is designed to detect, stop and remove viruses and other kinds of malicious software.     BOTNET A network of infected devices, connected to the Internet, used to commit coordinated cyber-attacks without their owners’ knowledge.     BRING YOUR OWN DEVICE (BYOD) An organisation’s strategy or policy that allows employees […]

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There’s a little device on you right now that could be giving away more information on you than you know. One that sits quietly in your pocket sending signals even when you aren’t actively using it. One that follows you literally everywhere, even into the washroom. That’s right, it’s your phone. What could […]

Cybersecurity may be one of the fastest-growing career field today. The US Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that the job outlook for the cybersecurity field will grow 32% between 2018 and 2028 (average growth for all jobs is about 7%). Cybercrimes will annually damage $6 trillion of worldwide property by 2021. With a […]