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The Cybersecurity Wave: Importance and Impact of Cybersecurity in Today’s Digital World

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Cyberattacks continue to be a threat to organizations across the world, but using powerful cybersecurity solutions can help you defend your organization against these malicious attacks. Without proper security management, your organization is an easy target for cybercriminals. Poor configuration of cloud services combined with how easy it is for cybercriminals to launch an attack poses a great threat to organizations. On top of this, cybercriminals often target entities outside of their jurisdiction, making it difficult for governing bodies to draft effective cybersecurity policies. Unlike years ago, simply installing an antivirus solution across your systems isn’t enough to protect your network of devices. Cyberattacks can arise from any level of the organization. From IT admins...

When It Comes to Cybercrime Beware of Social Engineers When It Comes to Cybercrime Beware of Social Engineers
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When It Comes to Cybercrime Beware of Social Engineers

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You would be forgiven for thinking that terms like phishing, vishing, whaling, and pharming all had something to do with either a water sport or a pharmaceutical company, but every one of these is a cybercrime attack. These attacks leverage social engineering techniques to hack personal accounts, infect devices with ransomware, gain access to organisations or steal information to be sold on to the highest underground bidders. As Anna Collard, SVP of content and evangelist at KnowBe4 Africa points out, it has become absolutely essential for people to be mindful of what they post on social media. Anna Collard, SVP of content and evangelist at KnowBe4 Africa. “The risk of identity theft has never been greater and according to a report by SAFPS, has increased by 337% in 2020,” she says. “When ...