The Booking.com Breach: What Happened and What It Means for You
Introduction News about a data breach involving Booking.com has raised understandable concerns for travelers and everyday users. While the situation is still developing, reports indicate that the incident was not […]
AI Voice Scams: When a Fake Phone Call Sounds Real
Introduction The phone rings: It sounds like your CEO, or your manager, or a vendor you work with all the time. The tone is familiar, urgency feels real, request sounds […]
Deepfake Videos and Why Verification Matters
Introduction Not long ago, if you saw a video of someone speaking, then you trusted it was real. That is no longer a safe assumption. Artificial intelligence now allows criminals to […]
A Popular Tool Was Compromised — Here’s Why That Matters to You
Introduction Most people never think about the software behind the apps they use every day. They simply open a program, log in, and then get to work. What many do […]
How to Recognize and Beat AI Bias
Introduction So many people use artificial intelligence every day. We use it to filter our settings; recommend posts and ideas; detect potential fraud and automatically block infections; and even generate […]
The Most Common Ways Workers Accidentally Put Data at Risk
Introduction When we hear about cyber-crime, we often imagine far-off threat actors setting complex traps to mess with huge organizations. In reality, digital attacks can happen to anyone at anytime. […]
The Hidden Dangers of Outdated Systems
Introduction If a device still turns on and does what you need it to do, many people don’t look further. We keep using older laptops, phones, tablets, or software simply […]
Why Hackers Go After Universities And What It Means for Your Data
Introduction We often think of universities as places for research, discovery, and education — not targets for cyberattacks. In recent years, however, colleges and academic institutions have become some of […]
What Is “Read-Only” Access and Why Does It Matter?
Introduction Not everyone who accesses a system needs the ability to change it. In fact, many security incidents happen because regular accounts have more permissions than they actually require. “Read-only” […]
What is Piggybacking?
Introduction Not all security breaches involve malware, phishing emails, or hacked passwords. Some start with a simple act of courtesy. Piggybacking can be a physical security risk, where an unauthorized […]
Malvertising: When Online Ads Become a Delivery System for Malware
Introduction Most people think of online ads as annoying, but not dangerous. A banner pops up. A video auto-plays. A sponsored link slides into your search results. Most of the […]
How AI Helps Threat Actors Commit Cyber-Crime
Introduction For years, cyber-crime has been framed as a problem for large enterprises, ones with deep pockets and valuable data. Small businesses frequently assumed that they were too small to […]