Everything you need to know about IP grabbers

You would never give your personal ID to random strangers, right? So why provide the ID of your computer? Unsuspecting users beware, IP grabbers do not ask for your permission. A common message that any user of a social platform like Discord might see sometimes are warnings about IP grabbers being included as links in … More Everything you need to know about IP grabbers

A guide to online threats faced by kids over the last 30 years

Unfortunately, the threats have only gotten more sophisticated and easier to come by. Have a look at some that shaped the face of cyberspace today. Over the past three decades, the evolution of the internet has reshaped the way children explore, learn, and connect with the world. As this digital landscape has expanded, so too … More A guide to online threats faced by kids over the last 30 years

Hacker group’s site taken over by law enforcement

An online site run by a major criminal gang LockBit appears to have been taken over by law enforcement. The site sells services which allow people to compromise computer networks and hold their data until a ransom is paid According to the BBC, on Monday evening, a message appeared on the site belonging to the … More Hacker group’s site taken over by law enforcement

Cyber-insurance and vulnerability scanning

Here’s how the results of vulnerability scans factor into decisions on cyber-insurance and how human intelligence comes into play in the assessment of such digital signals. Cyber-insurance has been an increasingly hot topic lately, with the cyber-insurance industry growing by 62 percent last year following an apparent surge in new contracts. In order to qualify … More Cyber-insurance and vulnerability scanning

All eyes on AI | Unlocked 403: A cybersecurity podcast

Artificial intelligence is on everybody’s lips these days, but there are also many misconceptions about what AI actually is and isn’t. We unpack the basics and examine AI’s broader implications. Artificial intelligence (AI) is clearly the topic du jour as technologies that fall under the umbrella term of AI become increasingly woven into the fabric … More All eyes on AI | Unlocked 403: A cybersecurity podcast