Category: Cybersecurity
Brits advised to stay vigilant as 10 million new online threats estimated over festive period
It’s estimated that people will see an extra 10 million malicious URLs, files, and apps on Christmas and New Year’s Day, according to McAfee Labs Luxury brand scams have surged since September, including spikes of 600% over normal seasonal levels, says McAfee Labs data. Scammers lure customers into clicking links or sharing payment details by…
Dark web forum reveals 5 Cybersecurity Trends for 2024
Every year experts at NordVPN predict the cybersecurity risks awaiting us in the next year. This year they decided to take a different route, looking at the biggest dark web forum to find out the trending topics among the world’s hackers. “Every year we try to predict sophisticated attacks from experienced hackers, who mostly target businesses…
The Risks of AI for Our Devices and How to Protect Them
Artificial intelligence (AI) is an emerging technology that aims to utilize machines to improve daily lives and transform various industries. Artificial intelligence plays an important role in voice assistants, self-driving cars, improvements in healthcare, and many other fields. So, what is AI? AI refers to computer programs created by humans to enable machines to learn…
7 tips to avoid getting scammed on Black Friday and Cyber Monday
Hurrah, it's nearly the festive season. Time to bag some bargains in the Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales. But while goods might be flying off the shelves at this time of year, it's also the perfect time for scammers to prey on those ready to spend without too much thought. Here we look at…
Average data breach cost has jumped by almost $600,000 Since 2020
Despite considerable investments in security technology, data breaches continue affecting companies across the globe and causing them more financial damage than ever. According to data presented by AltIndex.com, the average data breach cost has jumped by nearly $600,000 in the past three years and hit an all-time high of $4.45 million in 2023. The United States…
Majority of developers identify AI as main security challenge, claims report
78% of developers see generative AI as a challenge to data security. However, 83% of respondents note their organizations have already invested in AI technology to manage and/or analyze data. 68% of developers have used passkeys for work applications, yet only 36% believe FIDO2 and passkeys could replace passwords. Over half (54%) of developers spend…
Microsoft most impersonated brand in phishing attacks in 2023
According to data presented by the Atlas VPN team based on a report by Abnormal Security, Microsoft was by far the most impersonated brand by cybercriminals in 2023. The global technology company’s likeness was spoofed over 650,000 times, accounting for 4.31% of all phishing attacks among 350 brands. Some other reputable companies were present in…
Red Cross issues hackers’ ‘rules of engagement’ as NGOs promised greater cybersecurity protection
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has, for the first time, published rules of engagement for civilian hackers involved in conflicts. Meanwhile, the CyberPeace Institute announced at the One Conference in The Hague, Netherlands, that it would now provide the city's 200 plus NGOs (non-governmental organisations) with free cybersecurity support to help them…
UK ranks 15th globally in ‘digital quality of life’ index, says report
Surfshark’s 5th annual Digital Quality of Life Index (DQL) ranks the United Kingdom 15th in the world, dropping by six places from last year. Out of the Index’s 5 pillars, the United Kingdom performed best in e-government, claiming 8th place, while facing challenges in internet quality, ranking 32nd. The nation ranks 13th in e-infrastructure, 22nd…
Preventing Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) in React: Techniques for Front-End Defense
In today's digital landscape, web applications are integral to our daily lives, enabling seamless interactions and transactions. However, this increased connectivity also opens the door to potential security threats. Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) is one such threat that can compromise the security of web applications and their users. In this article, we will delve into the…
