Top tips is a weekly column where we highlight what’s trending in the tech world today and list ways to explore these trends. This week, we’ll look at three common holiday season scams and how to spot and avoid them. ‘Tis the season to be jolly—and wary. The holidays are the time when friends and families come together, make merry, and revel in the festivities.

When it comes to managing AWS cloud security, a growing concern for security operations (SecOps teams) is the increasing sophistication of digital threats. While conventional cyber threats deploy widely known tools and techniques in crude, all-or-nothing attempts to breach enterprise security controls, sophisticated attacks known as Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs) employ more advanced technologies and methods to gain and maintain access to secure systems for long periods of time.

In this post, we’ll explore what cloud email filtering is, how it works, its key features, benefits, and the top providers in the market.

The Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) is a U.S. government program designed to standardize and streamline the assessment, authorization and continuous monitoring of cloud computing services for federal agencies. It establishes a consistent set of security requirements for Cloud Service Providers (CSPs) to ensure their products meet the rigorous security and privacy needs of the federal government.

Spear phishing plays a significant role in causing data breaches and cyberattacks. It costs businesses and individuals millions of dollars each year. Spear phishing is different from traditional phishing, which covers a broad spectrum. It targets specific individuals or organizations and uses tricks to make the victim reveal some sensitive information. This article explores spear phishing. It covers its unique traits and offers expert tips to identify and stop such attacks.

It’s 10:47 PM, and I’m halfway through binge-watching the latest must-see series when my phone buzzes. A notification from SecurityScorecard has my attention instantly: one of our critical vendors has just reported a breach. I hit pause, grab my laptop, and dive straight in. As much as I’d love to ignore it for a few hours, cyber risks don’t come with snooze buttons. Before panic sets in, I’m logging into the SecurityScorecard platform.

India's Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) law, enacted in 2023, represents a pivotal step in safeguarding personal data privacy while fostering accountability among entities handling such data. As businesses grapple with its requirements, understanding its core mandates, applicability, timeline, and implications is critical for compliance and operational efficiency.

In cybersecurity, email has always been a critical concern. However, we feel the new 2024 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Email Security Platforms has signaled a shift in how we approach email protection. We believe this new Magic Quadrant encompasses a broader spectrum of email security providers to reflect the evolving threat landscape and the need for more integrated solutions.

Shein hauls have taken social media feeds by storm, but is the website as safe as it’s stylish?

Some apps are plain greedy—like a stranger you invite for a meal who insists on ordering everything expensive on the menu. Except instead of a rib eye, pasta, and chocolate soufflé, it’s your data they’re collecting. Here’s what you can do to set some boundaries and reclaim your privacy in 2025.