What is a cybersecurity risk assessment?
The surge of cybercrime involves attacks that continue to become more complex and expensive. Cybercrime experts predict that costs from cybercrime will reach $10.5 trillion by 2025 therefore cybersecurity risk assessments need to become more essential than before. Attacks against organizations occur...

Password security: Understanding salting and peppering
Digital security demands the highest possible protection for passwords due to modern advances in digital presence. For effective password security people need to understand that cybercriminals have developed intricate ways to break passwords. The lack of password security foundation has resulted in...

Recommendations for the safe integration of AI systems
AI technologies are changing industries fast and most companies are already using or will use AI in the next few years. While AI brings many benefits — increased efficiency, customer satisfaction and revenue growth — its also introduces unique risks that need to be addressed proactively.From reputation...

The unshakable fortress: Hacks, leaks, and pentagon bug bounty programs
What do a 15-year-old hacker, Julian Assange, inattentive administrators, and the War Thunder forum have in common? They were all involved in data leaks from the Pentagon. This article will explore several of the most prominent examples of leaks linked to one of the world's most secure agencies, as...

Kindernothilfe: Simplifying global employee collaboration with Passwork
Kindernothilfe (KNH) is a German non-profit organization dedicated to supporting vulnerable children in impoverished and underprivileged regions worldwide. Founded in 1959, it has made significant contributions as one of Europe’s largest charities dedicated to child aid. Operating in over 30 countries,...

Guarding the digital playground: Parent's guide to cybersecurity
The introduction of children to technology is happening at an increasingly younger age. This early exposure to the digital world, while beneficial in many ways, also carries significant risks due to the evolving tactics of cybercriminals. Parents must stay updated on the latest cybersecurity threats...

New reality, same threats: How to safely use VR headsets and glasses
The technology of virtual reality, which has spread relatively recently, is rapidly evolving and gaining popularity. Manufacturing companies are actively developing and experimenting with this new technology. Virtual reality is used not only in the entertainment industry but also in science, education,...

Can neural networks keep secrets? Data protection when working with AI
Neural networks are creeping into every area of our lives: from big data analysis, speech synthesis, and image creation to controlling autonomous vehicles and aircraft. In 2024, Tesla added neural network support for autopilot, AI has long been used in drone shows to form various shapes and QR codes...

The hidden truths and myths of incognito mode: Privacy in the digital age
Web browsers stand as gatekeepers of information, offering a semblance of privacy through a feature widely known as "Incognito mode." This mode, known variably as "Private" in Opera, "InPrivate" in Internet Explorer and Microsoft Edge, and simply "Incognito" in Google Chrome, suggests a veil of confidentiality....

Comprehensive guide: Cybersecurity vocabulary – terms and phrases you need to know
Cybersecurity — as complex as it sounds — is an essential concept that we all need to be aware of in this day and age. Computers, phones, and smart devices have become an extension of our bodies at this point, which makes their security paramount. From your family photos to your bank details and social...
