Over 13 billion malicious and suspicious emails were blocked in 2019, Microsoft said in a new report, adding that the volume of successful cyberattacks in countries experiencing COVID-19 outbreaks is on the rise. “Threat actors have rapidly increased in sophistication over the past year, using techniques that make them harder to spot, threatening even the…
Cybersecurity threats have always been a concern for governments, businesses, and individuals, but COVID-19 and the current state of fear and vulnerability have allowed cybercriminals to put a new twist on attacks that already exist. The rise in online shopping as a result of lockdowns has also exposed customers to greater cybersecurity risks. Meanwhile, remote…
Global internet use is growing with over 1 million new users coming online daily. This implies many more people share their data today than ever before. To cybercriminals, increased internet use is just an enlarging loot for them to plunder. Cybercriminals target private data that they can exploit to commit more sophisticated crimes. By June 2019, there…
Washington, United States (ViaNews) – In June, the German government instated a policy that allows them to hack and monitor the digital interactions of people suspected of criminal activity. With this new Trojan hacking tool called Remote Communication Software (RCIS) 2.0, the government’s ability to monitor digital activity will no longer be limited to desktop…
Have you ever answered any security questions over the phone when calling your bank? According to a study by Pindrop, a voice security and authentication company, 61% of consumers admit sharing answers to security questions on social media profiles. Security questions serve the purpose of adding an extra layer of security, which may become compromised…
