Cyber-attacks are becoming increasingly common in today's highly interconnected world. What was once the stuff of fiction novels and movies, is now an everyday reality. Critical infrastructure (CI) industries such as power, oil and gas, dams, mass transit, and water utilities have become major targets. Furthermore, complex geopolitical situations are resulting in rival nations … [Read more...] about How AI and Machine Learning Help in Cybersecurity for Critical Infrastructure
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How To Protect the Healthcare Industry From Cyberattacks
Cybercriminals characteristically prefer planning and orchestrating attacks that will cause the most disruption to the targets and associated parties. That's why it's no surprise that the healthcare industry is consistently among the sectors most at risk for problems. Here are some actionable strategies to improve healthcare cybersecurity. Even people who don't work directly in … [Read more...] about How To Protect the Healthcare Industry From Cyberattacks
Identity Thieves Are Getting Creative Here’s How to Fight Back
Phishing, skimming, and more; digital criminals have upped their game Identity thieves and other miscreants who want access to your personal devices and data are getting rather creative. In 2020, Nidhi Razdan, a senior news anchor for the Indian television station New Delhi Television (NDTV) was tricked into quitting her job by a well-planned phishing attack. Razdan had worked … [Read more...] about Identity Thieves Are Getting Creative Here’s How to Fight Back
Why DDoS Attacks remain a Serious Threat to Businesses Worldwide?
2020 has been a golden year for cybercriminals due to COVID-19. With major events like federal elections and a global pandemic causing chaos in the world, cybercriminals utilized every opportunity to wreak havoc. According to the Cisco Annual Internet Report (2018 “2023) White Paper, Compounding the problem, the nature of the threats is becoming more diverse. The list includes … [Read more...] about Why DDoS Attacks remain a Serious Threat to Businesses Worldwide?
AI Cyber-Attacks: What Is It and How to Protect Against Them
Experts forecast a drastic increase in AI-orchestrated cybercrimes over the next few years. Here is what you need to know about this type of attacks and how you should protect yourself against them. Artificial intelligence is a dangerous power that can be used both for good and bad purposes. The problem with AI is that it is indifferent to morality. It can equally easily … [Read more...] about AI Cyber-Attacks: What Is It and How to Protect Against Them
