The end of the year is a time when people often engage keep an eye on societal trends. One characteristic to be aware of about 2018 is that it was a year full of scams. Here are six of the most eye-opening and worrisome statistics: 1. Spam Comprised More Than Half of Email Traffic in May 2018 Many people using email services don't realize how much spam they receive, … [Read more...] about Here Are 2018’s Most Alarming Scam Statistics
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5 Qualities Your Next Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) Should Have
In a world where dataism has become the new normal for organisations, security has become a high priority. Or at least, it should be a top priority for organisations. Unfortunately, the reality is different, and every year, many consumers still become the victim of one of the hundreds of data breaches. Any organisation can be hacked, and without sufficient security measures in … [Read more...] about 5 Qualities Your Next Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) Should Have
From Preventing Evidence Tampering to Crucial Weapons Systems: Applications of Blockchain in Security
Since the creation of the Bitcoin, engineers have been working on finding ways to implement the technology behind it into other sectors. The blockchain technology is something that can easily be implemented into anything. These applications range from the financial sector, health, military, government, etc. Even though this technology was initially intended to be used in the … [Read more...] about From Preventing Evidence Tampering to Crucial Weapons Systems: Applications of Blockchain in Security
DuckDuckGo and the Growing Trend of Privacy-Oriented Services
Google and other search services filter the websites so that it could match your likes and needs best. Google knows a lot about its users. Your search engine is aware of your gender, age, the person you mean when typing Luke', the websites you would love to visit, etc. This is handy. Under such circumstances, it is all about getting the expected results. In addition, contextual … [Read more...] about DuckDuckGo and the Growing Trend of Privacy-Oriented Services
The Future of Cybersecurity: How to Protect Your Business from Great Data Risks
While it's certainly true that we are facing a higher quantity of cybersecurity threats than ever before, an OTA report concluded that 93% of data breaches in 2017 were entirely avoidable (source: OTA report, page 4). Even if you have taken the basic recommended precautions, it is still likely that your business and data are at risk. These are critical steps you need to take to … [Read more...] about The Future of Cybersecurity: How to Protect Your Business from Great Data Risks
