2024-04-03 13:42
QR codes, short for Quick Response Codes, are seen in almost every place. They allow users to reach and browse any link with a quick scan. With a bunch of benefits comes the threat of these… Read More
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2024-03-08 18:04
In our contemporary, globally connected environment, where information is easily accessible on the internet, the threat of social engineering attacks is a significant concern for businesses… Read More
2024-03-07 18:34
Recently, the cyber threat landscape has dramatically evolved with a significant rise in sophisticated cyber attacks. Among these, social engineering has emerged as a preferred strategy for… Read More
2024-02-04 08:43
“Malicious actors send 3 billion spoofed emails every day and since 2016, organizations have lost over $26 billion due to email attacks” (Source: CNBC)
Email phishing and spoofi… Read More
2024-02-04 08:15
“According to Google, in 2016, 86.8% of inbound emails were signed with DKIM. In 2013, it was 76.9%.”
(Source: Google Security)
Organizations rely heavily on domain servers for g… Read More
2024-01-25 13:11
Email communication has long been a cornerstone of modern business and personal interactions. However, with the rising sophistication of cyber threats and the increasing importance of data s… Read More
2024-01-25 07:57
Have you ever noticed a decline in your email open rate even when you’re sure that the contents of your emails aren’t the problem? That is why we will look at the concepts of dom… Read More
2024-01-25 07:55
With the new mandate that is coming into effect from February 2024, there is a heightened focus on the regular updating and rotation of DKIM keys. This directive, issued by leading technolog… Read More
2024-01-25 07:47
Email has become the cornerstone of communication for organizations worldwide. It’s more than just a tool; it’s the primary conduit for business operations, customer engagement… Read More
2024-01-25 07:10
We have always heard about how email authentication protocols like SPF, DKIM, and DMARC can help in enhancing email security. But, have you ever given thought to how these individual protoco… Read More
2023-12-31 07:47
As we approach 2024, the landscape of cybersecurity is expected to undergo profound changes, marked by the introduction of innovative technologies and an escalation in sophisticated cyber th… Read More
2023-12-04 07:38
Businesses are becoming increasingly dependent on digital technologies to remain competitive. Today, even impactful tasks like data analysis and digital security are entrusted to automated p… Read More
2023-11-27 18:39
Cybersecurity is no longer just the responsibility of the chief information security officer (CISO). In the ever-changing cybersecurity scenario, this is no longer a viable approach. Every l… Read More
2023-10-30 13:16
The whole world was highly affected by the pandemic, and one of the key elements that evolved during that time was digitization. As the world was forced to stay indoors, its dependence on te… Read More
2023-10-26 06:59
Have you wondered what is the biggest reason for the majority of security breaches? You must be wondering, if they are remote access tools, malware attacks, vulnerability exploitation, etc… Read More
2023-10-09 11:22
As Cybersecurity Awareness upon us, you might wonder why it’s necessary. But it’s crucial to understand that cybersecurity is often misunderstood, thanks to common misconceptions… Read More
2023-10-03 12:23
Cybersecurity has become an integral part of our lives, given our ever-increasing reliance on digital technology. Every year, Cybersecurity Awareness Month serves as a crucial reminder of th… Read More
2023-09-05 12:42
Microsoft has been a top impersonated brand for hackers in 2022. The company has been impersonated in phishing attacks more than any other brand, with phishers creating over 11,000 unique ph… Read More
2023-08-10 12:58
Bridging the gap between privacy and accountability, India’s new Data Protection Bill emerges as a crucial cornerstone in the modern age of information. As the virtual realm evolves, s… Read More
2023-08-01 09:22
In an alarming wake-up call for the modern age, the recent data breach at United Parcel Service Canada Ltd. (UPS) has sent shockwaves through the cybersecurity realm. The data breach at UPS… Read More
2023-07-31 13:35
IBM reported that 95% of cybersecurity breaches happened due to human error. In the contemporary world, when it comes to cybersecurity, many organizations primarily focus on investing in sec… Read More
2023-07-19 09:49
In this rapidly evolving digital age, the hacker’s focus on exploiting the most vulnerable link in the security chain – humans – is becoming more pronounced. This emerging… Read More
2023-06-27 11:46
Cyberattacks are becoming increasingly sophisticated and email impersonation is one of the most common forms of phishing attack. Cybercriminals are always looking for new ways to infiltrate… Read More
2023-06-22 07:40
In today’s digital age, the world is constantly under threat from hackers, one such group has earned its place in the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s (FBI) list of ‘Most… Read More
2023-06-14 13:41
Progress Software Corporation, an American public company, issued an alert on May 31, 2023, regarding a critical SQL injection vulnerability discovered in their MOVEit Transfer solution. Fol… Read More
2023-05-30 12:17
In the current era, where data holds immense value, a single data breach can potentially impact individuals, damage a brand’s reputation, and leads to financial losses ranging from hun… Read More
2023-05-30 12:17
In the current era, where data holds immense value, a single data breach can potentially impact individuals, damage a brand’s reputation, and leads to financial losses ranging from hun… Read More
2023-05-29 10:13
A hacker group, OilAlpha, which appears to support Houthis in Yemen has targeted humanitarian and international organizations in the Arabian Peninsula via using phishing techniques on WhatsA… Read More
2023-05-23 05:17
A ransomware attack disrupted business activities at Swiss-Robotic and automation major, ABB Ltd. The industrial tech behemoth confirmed on May 12, 2023, that they have suffered from an &ldq&hell…Read More
2023-05-12 13:06
With the advent of ChatGPT, employees are using it for all their content requirements in different business operations such as email marketing, client communication, coding suggestions, etc… Read More
2023-02-23 10:06
The introduction of the internet has been immensely beneficial for businesses and individuals alike. We are all engaged through the internet in the form of social media, emails, and many oth… Read More
2023-02-16 11:28
Cybercriminals can exploit the Domain Name System (DNS), a trustworthy and frequently used system on the internet. However, threat actors use it as a weapon and it is called DNS tunneling. D… Read More
2023-02-15 06:29
Social engineering attacks are a type of cyber attack that relies on human interaction to trick individuals into divulging sensitive information or performing an action that can compromise t… Read More
2023-02-08 08:36
Information security and cybersecurity have become top priorities for countries in the Middle East, as the region continues to experience a rapid increase in the number and complexity of cyb… Read More
2023-02-07 10:39
It was in 1834 that the world’s first cybercrime took place. Two brothers used the insider contacts of the French telegraph to steal the financial market’s data. Despite the cont… Read More
2023-01-25 06:27
The world is rapidly advancing in technology. Due to digitalization, work has become easier. Although there are many advantages, it also has various disadvantages. Currently, information is… Read More
2023-01-17 05:56
Remote code execution is a cyber attack in which an attacker can remotely execute commands on a system or network. RCEs are typically caused by harmful malware downloaded by the host and can… Read More
2023-01-09 09:55
A DNS server is a computer server that keeps a database of hostnames and public IP addresses. It uses these to resolve or convert hostnames to IP addresses. DNS servers use unique protocols… Read More
2023-01-04 07:10
For cybercriminals, ransomware as a service has grown to be a thriving and wealthy industry. These cybercriminals frequently coordinate their cyber attacks with malware creators. This strate… Read More
2022-12-26 12:22
As the holiday season gets closer, it’s essential to be aware of potential scams that could affect your online security. Holiday phishing scams are becoming common tactics. It is used… Read More
2022-12-16 09:25
The Conti ransomware group is noted for its aggressive strategies and massive attacks on a variety of public and commercial entities. It has become one of the most infamous cybercrime collec… Read More
2022-12-14 05:35
Nowadays, people and well-known organizations are opting for security awareness training after realizing how useful it can be. Frequent and effective security awareness training makes a big… Read More
2022-12-12 07:00
As the world becomes more digital, so does the way we communicate and protect our information. Most attacks occur via email and are referred to as phishing attacks. In these attacks, attacke… Read More
2022-12-09 11:23
Innovation in technology made hackers invent new techniques of social engineering attacks. Therefore, they invent pretexting attacks, which is a specific type of social engineering technique… Read More
2022-12-08 08:47
A cryptocurrency is a form of digital currency widely regarded as the future of the international exchange of currencies. The most popular types of cryptocurrencies include Bitcoin, Ripple… Read More
2022-12-05 10:39
The world is now more connected than ever before. Businesses are becoming more vulnerable to hackers as they host most of their data online, including customer data. Nowadays, the increase i… Read More
2022-11-30 09:34
Are there any differences between cybersecurity and information security? Both cybersecurity and information security are used for security purposes and to protect computer systems from thre… Read More
2022-11-28 09:44
Most people use the internet and search for different domain names to find the specific websites that they want to visit. But the computer won’t understand the domain names, as it only… Read More
2022-11-24 18:30
The frequency has also grown; according to Cybersecurity Venture, a ransomware assault occurs every 11 seconds. Certainly not the wow factor we desired, but remember that the standard for 20… Read More
2022-11-22 09:05
Ransomware attacks are increasing day by day. A ransomware attack is a type of cyber attack in which the hacker encrypts the user’s or organization’s entire file and asks them to… Read More
2022-11-14 10:19
Cybersecurity is the activity of protecting data from being attacked. It covers data that is in electronic forms, such as computers, servers, networks, mobiles, etc. Cybersecurity helps us p… Read More
2022-11-09 11:30
Social engineering refers to a scam that takes advantage of victims’ trust to persuade them into handing over sensitive information. Business owners should be aware of whether they nee… Read More
2022-11-08 11:07
The Middle East has become the global hub for major science and technology events. With the rising level of research and development, the region is hosting major gatherings of tech communiti… Read More
2022-11-04 06:27
Everyone is well aware of the word “cryptocurrency,” which is popular these days. As the rate of digital coins increases, getting higher, the greediness of the attackers is too… Read More
2022-11-01 10:02
Along with the evolution of technology, a rapid and dramatic shift has been experienced in the occurrence of cyber attacks. The new targeted email-based phishing attacks have replaced the ol… Read More
2022-10-31 13:27
To understand the concept of VEC attacks (Vendor Email Compromise), it is important to first understand Business Email Compromise (BEC) attacks. So, let’s start off by getting a… Read More
2022-10-27 11:10
The banking, information, and healthcare industries account for the majority of worldwide cyber warfare, and there is a lot more to the story. Cyber warfare cases are increasing day by day… Read More
2022-10-10 07:36
An email-based malware distribution campaign has tried to disguise spam as an email chain and launch a spoofing attack. TA551, also known as Shathak, the infamous group that spreads malware… Read More
2022-10-03 07:31
Emails have been continuously proving that they are the best communication channel in the corporate world. Most organizations are still using email as the primary communication channel to co… Read More
2022-09-21 07:17
The term “polymorphic attack” first appeared in the field of cybersecurity in 1990 and describes a new type of computer attack. These nasty viruses are still plaguing computer us… Read More
2022-09-16 07:36
Around the world, cyber attacks are spreading like spider webs across the internet to create havoc in the security systems of various sectors. There are multiple different ways to breach dat… Read More
2022-09-12 07:11
While browsing through your inbox, have you ever wondered why some emails have their brand logo, while many others don’t? The purpose of that logo is to signify the sender as verified… Read More
2022-09-12 06:13
Fraudsters can take advantage of human vulnerabilities through email impersonation attack. Impersonation attacks have infinite variations and each one depends on the target’s quick rea… Read More
2022-09-06 09:35
A threat actor has been found to leverage two of the most popular remote access trojans (RAT attack), including RevengeRAT and Orcus RAT. Organizations belonging to a variety of domains are… Read More
2022-08-29 10:17
Video conferencing applications like Zoom became a popular medium for daily meetings to discuss plans of action and everyday work developments. Nowadays, zoom phishing attacks became a new s… Read More
2022-08-29 10:17
Video conferencing applications like Zoom became a popular medium for daily meetings to discuss plans of action and everyday work developments. Nowadays, zoom phishing attacks became a new s… Read More
2022-08-26 13:16
REvil Group (Ransomware Evil), also known as Sodinokibi, is an infamous private ransomware-as-a-service attack group (RaaS) held responsible for several vicious ransomware attacks on organiz… Read More
2022-08-26 13:16
REvil Group (Ransomware Evil), also known as Sodinokibi, is an infamous private ransomware-as-a-service attack group (RaaS) held responsible for several vicious ransomware attacks on organiz… Read More
2022-08-25 10:15
Many businesses around the world lose millions of dollars due to phishing attacks. The primary reasons behind the success of phishing attacks are employee unawareness and negligence. Phishin… Read More
2022-08-18 07:56
Technology has made everyone’s life very easy. People can get anything with just a click and can also keep data in one place. However, it has also become a nightmare as well, as it mad… Read More
2022-08-18 07:18
With rapidly evolving technology, employees at their workplaces have become more and more dependent on modern technological supplements and platforms. Just to make their work easier and more… Read More
2022-08-17 10:42
Do you use Net Banking or send your personal information on chat or email? Now imagine if someone is capturing or grabbing your data, just because you are not aware of cybersecurity. We are… Read More
2022-08-10 12:39
Cybersecurity is a boardroom discussion today. It is a topic that has attracted attention from CEOs to CISOs and IT Managers. However, when you think about it, like everything else that need… Read More
2022-08-06 10:40
Cyber attacks are already the biggest threat to organizations in the modern world. Of these, ransomware attacks are the most dangerous and devastating ones, especially in terms of damage inf… Read More
2022-08-06 10:20
The Lazarus Group is one of the top cyber threat groups around the globe in today’s time. Always in the headlines, they carry out hacking campaigns worldwide. The group is made up of a… Read More
2022-08-05 08:45
“It takes 20 years to build a reputation and a few minutes of cyber-incident to ruin it”
– Stephane Nappo (CISO of OVHcloud)
What are Phishing Attacks?
Phishing attacks a… Read More
2022-07-20 09:58
India is one of the most rapidly growing countries around the globe with respect to technological advancement and digitization. The Digital India initiative as well as the lockdowns during C… Read More
2022-07-14 10:29
With one of the largest numbers of internet users, India has massive cyberspace, which is constantly coming under attack from all sides. The rapid adoption of digitization, increased use of… Read More
2022-07-11 08:00
Computers have become prominent for the functioning of organizations and their usage is increasing every day. Today almost every company depends on computers to perform their task and to kee… Read More
2022-06-28 11:59
Since the advent of the pandemic, the healthcare sector has become a favorite target of cybercriminals. There have been more cyber attacks in the healthcare sector than in any other sector i… Read More
2022-06-24 03:37
Today, every organization in the world is aware of the importance of Domain-based Message Authentication Reporting & Conformance, or DMARC. Not only does this email authentication p… Read More
2022-06-18 15:10
“Among all the email impersonation attacks in 2020, 50% were phishing, 36% were scamming, 12% were BEC, and 2% were extortion”
(Source: Statista)
The word ‘impersonation&rs&hell…Read More
2022-06-13 10:43
Social engineering is the art of tricking and manipulating people into gaining fraudulent access to their sensitive information. Threat actors manipulate users into disclosing confidential i… Read More
2022-05-12 10:48
Cybersecurity has become a national concern for most countries around the world. Like many other nations, India has been witnessing major changes and evolutions in its cybersecurity landscap… Read More
2022-05-12 06:29
Email security is one of the most important elements of an organization’s cybersecurity. Every day, threat actors send billions of phishing emails targeting organizations to breach the… Read More
2022-05-10 10:43
Over the last few years, the education sector has become a new favorite target among cybercriminals. Numerous academic institutions have suffered from various kinds of cyber attacks in recen… Read More
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