Breakthrough innovation arises primarily in response to two conditions. One, when new technology emerges that creates new demand by fulfilling needs customers didn’t know they had. Think smartphones. A generation ago, people didn’t know they needed to be tethered to a phone the size of their palm that was also a camera, a bank, an encyclopedia and a shopping mall. Two, when new challenges arise that require innovation to address them.
The US Federal Trade Commission has issued an alert warning of phishing campaigns that are impersonating PayPal and the MetaMask cryptowallet. “If you got an email that seems to be from MetaMask or PayPal, stop,” the FTC says. “They’re phishing scams. The MetaMask fake says your cryptocurrency wallet is blocked. And, if you don’t act fast, click a link, and update your wallet, they say your crypto will be lost.
Cloudflare One gives teams of any size the ability to safely use the best tools on the Internet without management headaches or performance challenges. We’re excited to announce Cloudflare One for AI, a new collection of features that help your team build with the latest AI services while still maintaining a Zero Trust security posture.
Privileged Access Management (PAM) is a critical component of any organization's cybersecurity strategy. Privileged accounts provide access to the most sensitive data and systems within an organization. As such, it's essential to manage them carefully to prevent unauthorized access, data breaches and cyberattacks. Here are some best practices for implementing PAM in your organization to ensure that your privileged accounts are secure and protected.
A new report highlights the direct connection between how strong your organization’s security stance is and how easy it is to obtain cyber insurance. Like any insurance policy, the insurer has figured out the indicators of risk and includes a form of assessment when considering issuing you a policy. When you want to obtain car insurance, they ask about your driving record, where you live, and even what your credit score is – all to determine how much of a risk you are.
From the beginning of the computer revolution, there has been a smorgasbord of devices and peripherals, with some DOA and others innovative and groundbreaking. Thumb drives or USB Flash Drives were created in the early 80s, with the first commercially available drive holding 128MG. Cutting-edge USB drives of today hold 20Terabytes and up.
A Social engineering attack is the process of exploiting weaknesses in human psychology to manipulate and persuade others to perform in a way that is harmful. Prior to the digital age, criminals would carry out these attacks in person, in what was known as a confidence game. The perpetrators were referred to a “con men”, regardless of their gender.
