Category: Security News

Top 10 scams targeting seniors – and how to keep your money safe

March 6, 2024

The internet can be a wonderful place. But it’s also awash with fraudsters targeting people who are susceptible to fraud. We’re all getting older. That’s good news for digital fraudsters, who see rich pickings to be had in a rapidly ageing society. They’re increasingly targeting senior citizens because they suspect these targets to have more … More Top 10 scams targeting seniors – and how to keep your money safe

Irresistible: Hooks, habits and why you can’t put down your phone

March 5, 2024

Struggle to part ways with your tech? You’re not alone. Here’s why your devices are your vices. How often do you go somewhere without your phone? And how do you feel when you go somewhere with no signal? Let’s be honest, the majority of us would admit that going without our beloved devices close at … More Irresistible: Hooks, habits and why you can’t put down your phone

How can I keep my child safe from sextortion?

March 1, 2024

Technology plays an integral role in our daily lives. Because of this, parents are facing the growing challenges of guiding their children through the complexities of online interactions. One particularly concerning aspect is the sharing of intimate photos or videos, or ‘sexting’,  which has become prevalent among younger people. A recent Guardian article sheds light … More How can I keep my child safe from sextortion?

6 open-source tools to assess and enhance corporate defenses

February 29, 2024

Here’s how the blue team wards off red teamers and a few open-source tools it may leverage to identify chinks in the corporate armor. Do you ever play computer games such as Halo or Gears of War? If so, you’ve definitely noticed a game mode called Capture the Flag that pits two teams against each other – … More 6 open-source tools to assess and enhance corporate defenses

Vulnerabilities in business VPNs under the spotlight

February 28, 2024

As adversaries increasingly set their sights on vulnerable enterprise VPN software to infiltrate corporate networks, concerns mount about VPNs themselves being a source of cyber risk. Virtual Private Network (VPN) services have emerged as essential tools for modern businesses in recent years, doubly so since helping save the day for many of them amid the pandemic-fueled, pell-mell rush … More Vulnerabilities in business VPNs under the spotlight