MFA vs. SSO: What’s the difference?
User authentication has seen a lot of progress as companies move from traditional sign-on methods to more robust techniques. To ensure security for their users, the tech industry is opting for two new modern ways of authentication: Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) and Single Sign-On (SSO). However, professionals often face dilemmas when considering one of these methods […]
10 Billion Passwords Leaked to Crime Forum by Hackers
Hold on to your passwords, folks! In what can only be described as a jaw-dropping revelation, nearly 10 billion unique passwords leaked onto a notorious crime forum. Yes, you read that right—10 billion! A hacker, ominously named ‘ObamaCare,’ has uploaded this colossal database of stolen credentials, shaking the cybersecurity world to its core. But what […]
Can End-To-End Encryption be Hacked? – Details Explained
When it comes to communicating through text, video, or voice message, the Internet serves as the only medium that facilitates such communication. However with increase in usage of communication, the number of cyber incidents has also increased. Thus protecting those communications has become an important requirement for every organization. Whether you send messages through WhatsApp, […]
Cloud Risk Management Best Practices
The introduction of cloud computing has opened a box of opportunities for all modern-age companies. Great computing power and scalability have allowed businesses to grow exponentially. However, cloud-based infrastructure have been targeted heavily by cyber attackers calling for risk management measures. A secure cloud-computing environment can be highly beneficial for companies of all kinds, and […]
10 Tips for Building a Cyber Resilience Strategy
Cybercrimes are currently one of the biggest threats to modern businesses, and every year, thousands of cybercrimes take place. Organizations spend a lot of money and resources to secure their infrastructure, but still, most of them get hit by cyberattacks, leading to the halting of business operations and billions of losses. Building a cyber resilience […]
Half a Million Members Stranded as Patelco Credit Union Battles Ransomware Attack
On June 29, 2024, a devastating ransomware attack plunged Patelco Credit Union, a major financial institution in Northern California, into a state of turmoil, leaving over 450,000 members grappling with unprecedented disruption to their banking services. How did the Breach Unfold? In a stark and urgent message delivered on July 1, CEO Erin Mendez laid […]
TeamViewer Admits Corporate Breach, Security Researchers Warn of Potential Customer Risk
In a world where remote work has become the norm, TeamViewer has been a go-to tool for millions. But now, this popular remote access software is making headlines for all the wrong reasons. On June 26, 2024, TeamViewer dropped a bombshell: their corporate network had been breached. This isn’t just another run-of-the-mill cyber incident. We’re […]
Major Identity Verification Firm AU10TIX Exposes User Data in Year-Long Security Lapse
In a major security blunder, AU10TIX, an Israeli company that verifies user identities for big names like TikTok, Uber, and X (formerly Twitter), left its administrative credentials exposed online for over a year. This slip-up potentially put millions of users’ personal information at risk, including sensitive data like facial images and driver’s licenses. The breach, […]
Could the Ticketmaster Breach that Affected Over 560 Million Users Be Avoided?
On May 28, 2024, Live Nation Entertainment, the parent company of Ticketmaster, confirmed a data breach that affected over 560 million users. The breach, first exposed by the hacking group ShinyHunters, highlighted severe vulnerabilities in third-party cloud services such as Snowflake. This case has been a crucial study for companies that showcased how a lack […]
CIEM vs CSPM: Which is the better solution for the Cloud?
The transition to the public cloud infrastructure has benefited organizations in many ways and allowed them to gain tremendous flexibility and scalability. Moreover, the shift towards the cloud has also made it easier for organizations to develop and manage applications. However, the transition to the public cloud infrastructure has also brought many security challenges, especially […]
