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February 16, 2024
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Future of Cloud Security: Predictions and Challenges

In our fast-paced digital world, cloud security has become a top priority for businesses and individuals. As the technology continues to grow, cloud-based systems are exposed to growing threats. Businesses increasingly rely on cloud computing to store and process large amounts of data, making it imperative to have robust security measures in place. The demand […]

January 23, 2024
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Raising Threats of Ransomware Attacks in 2024

What is Ransomware ? Imagine waking up to find your digital world inaccessible. Files locked, systems frozen, a chilling message demanding a hefty sum for the return of your precious data. This, my friend, is the reality of ransomware attacks, a malware that acts like a digital kidnapper, holding your information hostage until you pay […]

January 22, 2024
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The AirDrop Vulnerability: What You Need to Know

According to a recent report, Apple has been aware of the Airdrop vulnerability since at least 2019. The vulnerability allows attackers to obtain the phone numbers and email addresses of individuals transferring files via AirDrop. China, in particular, has been able to exploit this vulnerability to identify individuals distributing anti-government materials. Cracking the AirDrop Encryption […]

January 3, 2024
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Cookies and Cache – Benefits and Threats

Web browsing is essentially an intricate part of our lives, for both personal and professional reasons. It is necessary to understand the technology that facilitates and makes our online experiences efficient. While we are on the subject of online experiences, ever wonder how and why websites remember you, load quickly and show targeted ads? The […]

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November 28, 2023
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Human Factor in Cybersecurity: Understanding and Mitigating Social Engineering Risks

Facing more than 2,000 cyberattacks every day, businesses and individuals are struggling to achieve effective cybersecurity. However, despite the plethora of security tools available, human error remains a rarity, accounting for a staggering 95% of all cybersecurity breaches, according to the World Economic Forum. As technology evolves, threats and sophisticated attacks have increased exponentially. With […]

November 24, 2023
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Cybersecurity for Small and Mid-sized Businesses

Booming technological advancements have led to an increase in the establishment of small and medium-size businesses (SMBs). These businesses are still at their nurturing stage and lack the expertise to implement proper security measures to curb cyber attacks. In this blog, we will understand the importance of cybersecurity for SMBs and infer the adequate security […]

November 17, 2023
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Offensive security and Defensive security

In today’s digital age, cybersecurity has become a major concern for organizations of all sizes. As the number and sophistication of cyberattacks increases, the need for robust cybersecurity measures to protect sensitive data, prevent economic loss and maintain productivity increases. Strong security, through penetration testing and ethical hacking, proactively identifies and exploits vulnerabilities, empowering organizations […]

November 9, 2023
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What is Quantum Computing?

Before we begin on this topic, let us try understand the origin of the idea quantum. Quantum mechanics is a fundamental theory in physics that describes the behaviour of matter and energy at the smallest scales, such as atoms and subatomic particles. Quantum computing was adopted from this theory and is a branch of computing […]

November 1, 2023
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AI-driven platform: To detect, hunt and investigate cyber threats

Technology advancements aim to simplify and speed up tasks for humanity. However, like any other, technology has a downside to it as well. As technology progresses, so do the means to exploit it. Cybercriminals consistently devise novel methods to hack into and target various digital systems. The threat of cyber security breaches is ever-growing and […]

October 4, 2023
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What is Big Data Security?

Big Data Security is the process of monitoring and securing an organization’s vital data keeping in mind the compliance standards and regulations to ensure the safe usage of data for ongoing operations. Organizations deploying Big data security are a direct target of malicious attackers. A single ransom attack can lead to a huge data and […]

August 23, 2023
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Data Fabric, a complex shield against evolving cyber threats

Data fabric is defined as an architecture and a set of data services that provides continuous capabilities across a choice of endpoints spanning from hybrid to a multi-cloud environment. Users have access to the respective data via the data fabric in a governed way to share with anyone, regardless of the person’s location. Data Fabric […]

August 10, 2023
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Apple security team awarded $15,000 for identifying a bug on the Chrome Web Browser.

Google has recognized Apple’s Security Engineering and Architecture team for its contribution to improving Chrome’s security. When Apple spotted a high-security vulnerability in Chrome, it alerted Google, who promptly addressed the issue and strengthened browser security. To acknowledge and thank Apple for its responsible disclosure, Google awarded a bug bounty of $15,000. Individuals and teams […]