Bluetooth is a popular wireless technology that allows short-range data sharing between devices like smartphones, laptops, and IoT gadgets. It operates within a range of 10 to 100 meters and at frequencies between 2.4 and 2.485 GHz. While Bluetooth offers several benefits and advantages, Bluetooth has notable vulnerabilities within [...]
In today’s digital age, businesses face an ever-increasing array of risks, particularly fraud and cybersecurity threats. McKinsey states, “Cyberattacks will cause $10.5 trillion a year in damage by 2025.” That’s a 300% increase from 2015 levels. These risks can significantly impact a company’s bottom line, reputation, and customer trust. To [...]
The healthcare sector is one where change occurs rapidly. Medical devices are now becoming more complex, networked, and downright indispensable to patients’ lives; such devices include pacemakers, insulin pumps, sophisticated diagnostic tools, and telemedicine platforms, contributing immensely towards modernizing medicine. Still, it takes much effort before outstanding innovations can materialize; [...]
Security and risk management (SRM) leaders face disruptions on technological, organizational, and human fronts. Preparation and pragmatic execution are key for dealing with these disruptions and providing the right cybersecurity program. Gartner’s latest report listed the top 9 cybersecurity trends for 2024. Here are excerpts from the report. Continuous Threat Exposure [...]
Geopolitical Instability Raises Threat of ‘Catastrophic Cyberattack in Next Two Years’- Global Cybersecurity Outlook 2023 – World Economic Forum As the world’s attention remains fixated on the unfolding events in Taiwan, Ukraine & Iran, it’s crucial to recognize that the theater of battle extends far beyond physical borders into the [...]
Confidential computing offers a groundbreaking approach to data security confidentiality, vital for industries like healthcare, finance, and government, where sensitive information reigns supreme. Unlike traditional security measures that center on data at rest or in transit, confidential computing shields data during the processing phase itself. The Trust in Trusted Execution [...]
“No country or organization is spared from cybercrime, yet many are direly underequipped to face the threats effectively, and we cannot have effective global response mechanisms without closing the capacity gap. Key stakeholders must work collaboratively towards immediate, strategic actions that can help ensure a more secure and resilient [...]
In recent years, cybersecurity has faced increasingly sophisticated threats, making it crucial for organizations to develop robust systems for threat detection and response. One emerging technology that holds promise in this domain is ChatGPT, an advanced natural language processing model developed by OpenAI. In this blog post, we will [...]
In 2022, Marriott, the renowned global hotel and resort company, fell victim to a cunning social engineering attack. During this security breach, cyber attackers successfully exfiltrated a staggering 20 gigabytes of highly sensitive customer data, including personal information and credit card numbers. In that very year, InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) [...]
Mobile banking has become integral to our daily lives, offering unparalleled convenience and accessibility. However, as the usage of mobile banking apps continues to grow, so do the threats from cybercriminals. In a world where personal and financial data is at risk, mobile banking apps must prioritize security. In August [...]
