Social Engineering Attacks: A Comprehensive Guide to Recognition and Prevention

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At its core, social engineering in the context of cybersecurity involves psychological manipulation and exploits human error, as opposed to software flaws, with the intent of obtaining sensitive information. Users are easier to trick into leaking sensitive information, making them the perfect target for a security breach gateway. Recent statistics confirm that human error is a significant driver in cybersecurity … Read More

Guide to Implementing Two-Factor Authentication

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The digital landscape is becoming busier by the day, requiring more accounts and passwords for specific portals. This need often creates “password fatigue,” a phenomenon where users might avoid complex passwords or reuse them across systems, posing significant security risks. When passwords are weak or repeated, they become vulnerable to attacks, often guessed or obtained through malware, leading to possible … Read More

User Error: The Unseen Adversary of Smooth IT Operations

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In the fast-paced realm of Information Technology (IT), where every second counts, the impact of user errors often remains an unseen adversary, quietly disrupting smooth operations.  Picture this: a crucial project deadline looming, and a well-intentioned employee inadvertently deletes a vital file. In this seemingly innocuous scenario lies the crux of a common yet underestimated challenge—user errors in IT operations.  … Read More

Debunking the Myth: Will Installing Antivirus Slow Down Your PC?

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When a computer’s demand for resources exceeds its available capacity, it slows down. This applies to all programs, making the commonly asked question somewhat flawed. A more relevant inquiry might be, “Is my chosen antivirus consuming an excessive amount of resources, and are there alternatives that operate with less strain on my system?” While there’s a prevalent belief that antivirus … Read More

Demystifying Cybersecurity Threats: Protecting Your Business

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It has been a while since Cloud technology started being adopted by more and more businesses, expanding networks beyond the traditional LAN and WAN concepts to either hybrid or fully cloud-driven ones. Resources are scattered between local and cloud network architectures, which increases the complexity of security orchestration due to the architectural diversity of these mixed platforms. The Covid pandemic … Read More