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Ransomware steals and encrypts files, and refuses to give you the decryption key until you pay a steep fee. Often, the bad actor refuses to return data regardless of whether you pay; and sometimes they even charge a second “double extortion” fee to prevent them from publishing all the stolen data online.
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Data loss can happen to anyone, at any time. It can be caused by a hardware failure, software corruption, malware attack, fire, theft, or simply human error. Backing up your data is a crucial practice to protect yourself from these events.
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Have you heard about Okta?
Even if you haven’t, you still might have been affected by the large-scale breach on their systems which rocked the tech community on 19 October, 2023.
Okta is a third-party service which provides companies, like your own for example, with multi-factor authentication and other secure biometric identification and single sign-on tools.
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Have you hopped full-force onto the bandwagon of artificial intelligence?
AI is smart; it has advanced far beyond the chatbots of the 2000s and can now generate new recipes, write songs, and give you background information about any subject in the world.
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You may know that certain web browsers provide better privacy against trackers and spies as you search online. Others may work faster but run programs in the background that you don’t even know about.
Just like you need to do research before choosing the right web browser for you, it’s just as critical to remember: Some search engines will track you around the web.
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Are YOUR messages safe?
Even if you use encrypted databases and secure communication methods, they might not be secure. Did you know that hackers can still read messages once they’ve broken into the system that holds them? It’s true.
The digital realm is teeming with risks that can compromise business data. Thankfully, a variety of tools and technologies are available for your company to fortify its cybersecurity. Two-factor authentication (2FA) and two-step verification (2SV) are among the most effective methods for bolstering your defenses against attackers.
Social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter are a great way to stay connected with friends and family, learn about new things, and share your thoughts and ideas. However, it's important to be aware of the privacy risks associated with using these platforms, including the collection of personal data.
In an ever-evolving cybersecurity landscape, experts tirelessly develop new defense systems to safeguard individuals and businesses from the relentless pursuit of hackers. But hackers have found an effective way to circumvent even the most robust network security systems: They capitalize on human vulnerabilities, tricking people into divulging sensitive information.
What is SSO?
In essence, single sign-on is a digital master key. It allows you to log in to multiple applications and websites using a single set of credentials — typically your username and password for a trusted identity provider (IdP). Once authenticated, you gain seamless access to all linked applications without further login prompts.
