You may have heard of a cybersecurity framework – or several, actually – being adopted by large organizations (businesses, NGOs and other entities) or by state actors. But what is a cybersecurity framework, why are there several such frameworks and how do they work? We’ll answer all these questions and more in the following guide. We noticed that the info on cybersecurity frameworks available online is...
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Pentesting is the science, know-how and art of finding security vulnerabilities (penetration vulnerabilities) in software and IT networks. When not done by professional pentesting companies, it’s better known as hacking. The last term may seem a bit harsh, but it’s the best way to describe the processes of identifying weak spots in an information system. Of course, when not done maliciously, the activity is labeled as...
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Ever received an email that seemed a little off or asked for personal information you weren’t comfortable sharing? That might have been a phishing email. Phishing is when someone sends a fake email pretending to be someone you trust, like your bank or a well-known company, to steal your personal details. But what does this really mean? How do these emails trick people? Do they only...
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In today’s world of cybersecurity threats, there's one type of scam that's becoming alarmingly common and deserves your attention: CEO fraud. This tricky scam involves hackers pretending to be the CEO of a company to trick employees into making harmful decisions or sharing confidential information. It’s a kind of social engineering that relies on deception rather than just hacking into systems. Why should you care? Because...
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In today's digital age, our personal information is constantly being collected and stored online. Data breaches, unfortunately, are becoming increasingly common, with news of compromised data seemingly a regular occurrence. But what exactly constitutes a data breach? Does it mean hackers have stolen your information, or is it simply a matter of mishandled data? What types of data are most vulnerable, and who is most at...
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Smart objects and smart homes are no longer just interesting gadgets shown off at tech expos they’re becoming a normal part of our everyday lives around the world. However, as these devices become more common, there are several IoT security issues associated with them. At the same time, hackers are getting better at their craft, and traditional security solutions like antivirus software aren’t enough to protect...
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