Does this sound familiar? You are having a conversation with a colleague about a service your company requires, and then suddenly, when you open a web browser to search for something unrelated, an advertisement for a company providing that service appears. Or perhaps you and your spouse are discussing a new restaurant, and the next […]
3 Simple Steps You Must Take to Prepare for New Cyber Insurance Requirements.
Did you know that cyber insurance companies are currently facing massive losses? This might sound unbelievable, but it’s true. In 2020, the average ransom payment was $300,000. However, by 2023, this amount had increased to $1,500,000 – a 500% hike in just three years! This has forced significant new cyber insurance requirements Why such a […]
The Dark Side of MFA: How Hackers Exploit Human Weaknesses (Social Engineering) to Bypass Security
When it comes to cyber security, the most common and effective technique cyber criminals use is Social Engineering. Many imagine a nation-state hacker or a person in a hoodie sitting in a dark room using complex mathematics or technology like magic to commit cyber crimes. However, the truth is that cyber-criminals who use social engineering […]
When the Robot Uprising Happens, the Toothbrushes will Lead!
3 Million Smart Toothbrushes Used in a DDoS Attack! According to the Swiss newspaper “Aargauer Zeitung,” three million smart toothbrushes were taken over by hackers to carry out a Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack. This attack caused a Swiss company to go offline for several hours, resulting in millions of euros in damages. It […]
How We Can Influence Our Cyber Security
When it comes to cyber security, many people feel powerless and vulnerable. We often rely heavily on our IT experts and software to protect our systems from digital threats, whether from international criminal networks or simply curious individuals who might not fully comprehend the consequences of their actions. There are a variety of tools and […]