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Why does cybersecurity need to be a priority for HR?

Do you, as a human resources manager, need to care about your company’s cybersecurity? The answer is yes! And there are plenty of reasons for it.  In a scenario where digital threats are constantly evolving, a cybersecurity awareness program is essential to protect the company’s assets and make sure business is not interrupted. HR’s role […]

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HR cybersecurity awareness programs
Awareness

The role of HR in cybersecurity awareness programs

At many organizations, implementing a cybersecurity awareness program comes from the information technology (IT) department or the team responsible for corporate security. But teaching best security practices and keeping employees informed about threats is ultimately a human issue – and that means Human Resources has a lot to contribute. Research suggests that more than 90% […]

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CFO cybersecurity awareness program
Awareness

Why should a CFO support a cybersecurity awareness program?

A cybersecurity awareness program is designed to broaden employees’ views on the risks involving information and communication technology (ICT) assets. Although the main supporters of this type of program are usually information security professionals, the truth is that almost all departments can benefit from this awareness. In the case of Chief Financial Officers (CFOs), the […]

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password managers
Cybersecurity

Password managers and why we should use them

We access our e-mail, social networks, and banking applications as a routine part of daily life. But, do you know what all these services have in common? They’re protected by passwords that we need to choose and keep.  But remembering all the sequences of characters we use is no easy task. To simplify things, some […]

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deepfake phishing
Phishing

Deepfake Phishing explained and how you can protect yourself

Gone are the days when a video or a voice message could help you guess whether a request was real or fraudulent. Nowadays, cybercriminals can create ultra-realistic phishing scams using deepfake techniques. But first… do you know what each of these terms means? What is phishing, what is deepfake, and, most importantly, what is deepfake […]

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antivirus
Cybersecurity

Antivirus: how it works and how important it is

Are antivirus programs still necessary for digital security? How do these programs really work and what’s the best way to use them? Are you curious to know the answers? Then check out this article. What are antiviruses? Antivirus software is designed to detect, block, and eliminate malicious programs – like malware – that can compromise […]

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Artificial intelligence AI cybercrime
Cybersecurity

How artificial intelligence (AI) may boost cybercrime

Artificial intelligence (AI) is not only a program trying to behave like a human being. The “intelligence” created from “machine learning” and deep learning is capable of doing good things that would be too complex for a human being, but they also fail disastrously – and even amusingly – in certain other areas. That’s why […]

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age of deepfakes
Cybersecurity

In the age of deepfakes, not every picture is worth a thousand words

Although the term fake news is sometimes used to describe any news that is biased or has factual errors, we must remember that the production and propagation of lies on the Internet can be very lucrative. Unlike inaccuracies in the news, which often occur due to journalistic carelessness, the information spread by fake news is […]

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Juice Jacking
Scams

Juice Jacking: the dangers behind public USB ports

Modern convenience means it’s very common to find USB ports or charging totems in public transport, airports, hotels, and even festivals or amusement parks. But are they safe? In this article, we’ll take a look at Juice Jacking, how it works, its risks, and how to protect yourself. Have you ever heard of Juice Jacking? Juice […]

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