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Anti-Ransomware Day – Probe, Protect, and Prevent

Editors Desk May 12, 2023

Falling on the anniversary of the WannaCry ransomware attack, which impacted more than 60 NHS trusts in the UK, Anti-Ransomware Day is a stark reminder of the damage that cybercriminals can inflict on an organisation.

Here’s to a New Password-Less Day!

Jasson Casey May 4, 2023

It’s the tenth anniversary of World Password Day which means that there’s going to be an avalanche of well-intentioned advice this week about how to make passwords more secure. The problem is that passwords are never going to be secure.

World Password Day 2023: Simple Habits To Protect Your Data

Editors Desk May 4, 2023

World Password Day reminds businesses that water-tight password security needs to be prioritised. Companies must take steps like educating staff and using new technologies to avoid serious data breaches.

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The Growing Problem of Shadow APIs

Chaim Peer May 2, 2023

The rapid adoption of cloud services and APIs has led to the emergence of shadow APIs, which pose significant security risks. The consequences are evident in some major real-world incidents.

Getting a handle on generative AI, before it gets a handle on us

Lou Covey April 25, 2023

No model if you stop at one and two is of any value unless it can sort out whether the information sources that it’s actually using are reliable, reputable, and informative to the question.

Is biometric technology secure? Exploring two scenarios

Jonas Nilsson April 21, 2023

80% of computer hacks and cyber-crimes have been a result of passwords being compromised. Biometric technology ca be a solution, but it’s not a one-size-fits-all approach

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What’s up with TikTok

Lou Covey April 18, 2023

TikTok is like a Dickens novel. It’s the best of apps. It’s the worst of apps. There seems to be no in-between. Over the next few weeks and maybe months, we are going to dig into the controversy and find the truth that’s somewhere in the middle. We are going to find out just what’s up with TikTok.

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Identity Management Day: the power of Prevention and Protection

Editors Desk April 11, 2023

Today marks the 3rd annual Identity Management Day. We spoke to a range of tech security professionals about how businesses can ensure digital identities remain secure.