The internet is like the open seas of the 1700s, where large empires could expand their reach and bring back exotic trade goods. However, it created a new problem – pirates! Pirates often attacked and looted ships that were unguarded. Empires eventually had to fortify their ships’ defenses to be able to protect themselves against …
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Introduction One can easily get overwhelmed by the numerous types of cyber-attacks that can take place. Specifically, for a small business, securing their business online can seem a daunting and expensive task. Small businesses have a limited budget and lack the resources to hire full-time security teams. While developing a strong cybersecurity awareness training program …
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INTRODUCTION For a small business, a cybersecurity awareness program is essential in tackling most of the cyberattacks. In a 2019 report by IBM Security, 49% of data breaches resulted from human error and system glitches. Yet only 39.6% of businesses educate their staff on how to improve their security while sharing data. Globally, the total number …
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Introduction The number of internet users has increased drastically in the last five years and is set to increase threefold in the coming few years, resulting in more innovative and practical services being provided over the internet – from ordering coffee, requesting ride sharing to an exact location, streaming live videos, and even banking online. …
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Contrary to popular belief, hackers rely more on human error than on highly advanced technical tools to break into networks. Through social engineering, it is much easier to hack people than to hack computers. It is a preferred method of gaining access to secure systems. In fact, 98% of cyberattacks are launched using social engineering. …
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