Abstract: The Internet of Things (IoT) is a global and comprehensive network that monitors and controls the physical world by collecting, processing, and analysing data derived from IoT devices. Globally, the IoT is emerging as a trend bringing intelligence and automation to a variety of application domains, presenting both opportunities and security challenges. It is used in various fields, including medical care, smart grids, home automation, smart cities, etc. As the number of devices connected to the IoT increases, there is an increased risk of cyber-attacks, data breaches, and other malic ..read more

Businesses today face an ever-evolving level of cyber threats, forcing organizations to face the increasingly difficult challenge of protecting vital resources while maintaining operational continuity. The emergence of automated cyberattacks has exposed the limitations of traditional security measures, prompting a demand for more proactive and flexible defense mechanisms.  One potential solution to this dilemma is adaptive defense, an approach to cybersecurity that utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) to locate, respond to, and adapt to threats in real time. By using AI and machine learn ..read more

Safeguarding against cyber attacks is paramount for protecting the integrity and security of your business. Phishing is a fraudulent attempt to obtain sensitive information such as usernames, passwords and credit card details. The sender disguises themselves as a trustworthy entity through electronic communication channels, which can make them difficult to detect if you are unfamiliar with this form of cyber threat.  With around 3.4 billion spam emails being sent every day, upgrading your cybersecurity measures to defend against these threats requires a multi-faceted approach that ma ..read more

Phishing attempts can come in the form of posts, direct messages (DMs) and advertisements, but how can you be sure? What are the signs? Knowing about seven of the most common social media phishing scams can help you protect your account and personal data. 1. Pig Butchering The pig butchering scam is named after the practice of fattening hogs up before the slaughter. The scammer develops a friendship or romantic relationship to build trust, and then uses typical phishing tactics to get you to forfeit your account or your credit card details. Red flags: You receive an unsolicited DM: Peopl ..read more

The cybersecurity landscape is undergoing a rapid and relentless transformation. Traditional, reactive approaches are no longer sufficient to counter the sophisticated and ever-evolving tactics employed by today’s adversaries. In this dynamic environment, organizations must embrace a proactive and intelligence-driven security strategy to effectively mitigate cyber threats and safeguard their critical assets. Sun Tzu, the ancient Chinese military strategist and author of “The Art of War,” famously stated: “If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battle ..read more

In our interview with Purandar Das, CEO and Co-founder of Sotero, we delved into the pressing issue of ransomware threats and data protection strategies, particularly in critical sectors such as Financial Services and Healthcare/Pharma. Das, an experienced figure in the cybersecurity field, shared his journey and emphasized the paramount importance of security, especially from the perspective of a CEO. We explored the current landscape of ransomware threats, discussing common vulnerabilities exploited by attackers in these industries and the role of data-centric security strategies in mitigati ..read more

World Backup Day has served as a reminder to play it safe with data for more than ten years – but many question whether it has now run its course into redundancy. After all, whilst data protection, security and backup are considered standard practice, the old ‘golden’ 3-2-1 backup rule has become obsolete and many question whether the newer methods are all that more effective.  Combining issues such as data centre outages, misconfigurations, sleeper ransomware and supply chain attacks with the fact that attackers are now actively going after backup systems, arguably backup no longer offer ..read more

A Run Time Trend-based Comparison of NCS, ERSA, and EHS Abstract: Due to the recent explosion in the amount of data being created by various social media platforms, e-commerce websites, and other businesses, a paradigm shift from on-site data centers to the cloud is required. Concerns about privacy and secrecy have been a major obstacle to the mainstream adoption of cloud computing. The best approach to protect the confidentiality and privacy of cloud data is by using cryptographic techniques. Researchers have developed several cryptographic algorithms, but they all have lengthy, linear, predi ..read more

In October 2023 the Copenhagen based chain of real estate agents, EDC, was hit by a ransomware attack. The hackers behind the attack – the Russian group “Black Basta” –demanded a ransom of 6 million US dollars. The criminals stole 2.5 TB of data including thousands of scanned passports, driver licenses and other means of providing identity. About 100,000 social security numbers with accompanying names and addresses was included in the stolen data. The data has now been published because EDC refused to pay the ransom. As ..read more

Join us for an interview with Darren Thomson, Field Chief Technology Officer at Commvault, as we delve into the dynamic realm of cybersecurity. Darren shares insights drawn from his extensive experience in the field, tracing his journey and offering valuable perspectives on emerging trends and strategies. In our conversation, we covered several key cybersecurity topics, including the impact of AI on cybersecurity, the urgent need for a new approach due to the staggering predicted cost of cyber attacks on the global economy the implications of the forthcoming DORA (Digital Operational Resilienc ..read more