7 reasons why cybercriminals want your personal data

Guard your personal information like your life depends on it – because it does Whenever we’re online, we leave a trail of data behind. As our lives are increasingly intertwined with digital technology, our digital footprints continue to grow larger. Some pieces of data that we generate, such as when posting on social media or purchasing products … More 7 reasons why cybercriminals want your personal data

The art of digital sleuthing: How digital forensics unlocks the truth

Learn how the cyber variety of CSI works, from sizing up the crime scene to hunting for clues and piecing together the story that the data has to tell. The burgeoning field of digital forensics plays a crucial role in investigating a wide range of cybercrimes and cybersecurity incidents. Indeed, in our technology-centric world, even investigations of ‘traditional’ … More The art of digital sleuthing: How digital forensics unlocks the truth

Say what you will? Your favorite speech-to-text app may be a privacy risk

Typing with your voice? It should go without saying that you need to take some precautions and avoid spilling your secrets. Software that swiftly and effortlessly converts spoken words into written text has been a boon for many of us. Its capabilities come in handy in various situations; for example, they can save us from … More Say what you will? Your favorite speech-to-text app may be a privacy risk

Black Hat Europe 2023: The past could return to haunt you

Legacy protocols in the healthcare industry present dangers that can make hospitals extremely vulnerable to cyberattacks. The healthcare industry will, I am sure, remain a significant target for cybercriminals due to the huge potential it provides them to monetize their efforts through ransomware demands or by abusing the exfiltrated data of patients. Operational disruption and sensitive data, … More Black Hat Europe 2023: The past could return to haunt you

Data of thousands of drivers in Ireland who had vehicles towed exposed in IT breach

According to the Irish Independent*, thousands of drivers whose cars were towed on behalf of the gardaí had details of insurance investigations, vehicle registration certs, notices of car seizures and payment card details exposed in a major IT data breach. How can such incidents be prevented? According to the newspaper the breach was caused by … More Data of thousands of drivers in Ireland who had vehicles towed exposed in IT breach