It is all about decrypting the cybersecurity menace: Unveiling the Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures behind the cybersecurity threats.
Cybersecurity threats encompass a wide range of malicious activities that target computer systems, networks, and digital assets. To effectively defend against these threats, it is important to understand the tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) employed by cybercriminals. Let us delve deeper into the definition and significance of each of these elements.
According to some studies, South Africa is known to be vulnerable to cyber threats due to weak networks and security infrastructure. The country has experienced a rapid rise in cybercrime, ranking sixth globally for cybercrime density. Furthermore, it has been reported that South Africa has the third-highest number of cybercrime victims worldwide, resulting in an annual loss of R2.2 billion.
The City of Johannesburg’s recent encounter with cyber-attacks serves as an expressive reminder of the vulnerabilities faced by South African municipalities in the digital realm. In 2019, the City of Johannesburg experienced two significant cyber incidents that underscored these risks. The first incident occurred in July when a ransomware attack targeted City Power, the city’s electricity utility, resulting in the encryption of databases, applications, and networks, and causing disruptions to essential services.
Facial recognition technology has become increasingly prevalent in our society, with applications ranging from security and law enforcement to marketing and social media. While touted as a powerful tool for identifying individuals and enhancing safety, the use of facial recognition technology raises serious concerns about privacy, civil liberties, and potential abuses of power.
Exploring the risks of cyber-attacks in the Age of Emerging Technologies and how to mitigate them.
The proliferation of new technology has brought about a wealth of benefits to society, from increased connectivity to improved efficiency. New technology has brought about significant advancements in many areas, from healthcare and transportation to finance and education. However, with these advancements comes a new set of challenges, particularly in the realm of cybersecurity.
The secret world of Pegasus Spyware or how governments are using stealthy surveillance to monitor a wide range of activities on the target device, including calls, messages, emails, and other forms of communication.
Pegasus spy software is a sophisticated and powerful surveillance tool developed by the Israeli cybersecurity firm NSO Group. The software is capable of infecting and gaining full access to a user’s mobile phone, allowing the operator to monitor all of the phone’s activities including calls, messages, emails, social media, and even GPS location.
One of the unexpected side-effects of the COVID pandemic has been that people are increasingly quitting their jobs. And it does impact cybersecurity.
Today’s reality is that organizations are globally facing the biggest talent crisis since the 2008 recession. It seems that people are no longer competing for jobs but companies are competing for people.
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Cybersecurity is the practice of protecting critical systems and sensitive information from digital attacks. Also known as information technology (IT) security, cybersecurity measures are designed to combat threats against networked systems and applications, whether those threats originate from inside or outside of an organization. StormWarning! is constantly researching the latest cybersecurity threats and building innovative measures to prevent them.
