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The Hidden Dangers of Pig Butchering Scams
There is an air of despair about him that is almost pitiable, but the despair makes you want to listen to his advice to tread
The Importance of Employee Reporting in Cybersecurity
The 2017 Uber hack that was discovered thanks to a vigilant employee is still heard in cybersecurity circles whenever the conversation turns to employee vigilance
Combating QR Code Scams: An Uphill Battle
When Leonardo da Vinci completed his famed Mona Lisa painting during the Italian Renaissance in the early 1500s, it was almost to be expected that
Navigating the Nuances of Log Management in Today’s Digital Landscape
In the world of crime, to name just one of the many walks of life that they facilitate, CCTV cameras play a vital role. In
Mastering Cybersecurity with Exposure Management Systems
Athletes in the world of endurance sports often spend considerable time training in the outdoors exposed to the sun, which makes them vulnerable to UV
Essential Strategies for Organizational Resilience Amidst Geopolitical Cyber Threats
Two decades ago, no military expert could have predicted just how hostilities between countries would evolve. Conventional wars continued over land and air, but many
Navigating the Complex World of Bots in Modern Cybersecurity
Introduction In 1995, when English Premier League top team Arsenal decided to buy mercurial Dutch forward Denis Bergkamp, they knew they were taking on a
Evaluating Cybersecurity Systems Through Rigorous Testing
Introduction The ‘proof of the pudding is in the eating’ is an old English phrase. Commonly understood to mean that it is possible to make
Securing Our Schools – Combatting the Surge in Cyberattacks on K12 Education
Introduction Though child abuse is an odious comparison, it can be argued that the increasing cyberattacks on K12 schools, students, and their hapless families are
Data Poisoning and Exactly Why Organizations Need to Take It Seriously
The Netflix docuseries Alexander – The Making of a God, compels lovers of history to revisit some of the better-known facts of the Greek wannabe
Negotiating the Challenge of Cloud-Native Worms
In the hit-sixties sci-fi movie The Andromeda Strain, a microbe forcibly enters a spaceship en route to Earth, and proceeds to infect the hapless population
People Management In Cybersecurity
Adopting a people-centric approach to cybersecurity In October 2023, the CISA-led Cybersecurity Awareness Month celebrated its 20th anniversary. The annual event which premiered in 2004,
The Rise of Mitigation Services in Cybersecurity Management
Introduction Any good project manager will tell you the importance of having a Plan B in store, in the event that a risk materializes unexpectedly.
Quelling the Menace of Cryptographic Attacks
To say that the Romans most of the time, were ahead of the times, is not entirely out of place. At least where military matters
Combating the Insidious Nature of Polymorphic Malware in Cybersecurity
Fans of superhero movies know Mystique from X-Men for her ability to shapeshift and mimic voices with precision, making her a formidable foe. This ability
Passwordless: The New Mantra
Introduction The September 2023 hacking of MGM Resorts International by Scattered Spider, a relatively nascent hacking group operating out of the United States and UK,