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Cybersecurity

Metaverse: Experts’ concerns over privacy threats

There’s no denying that the metaverse is one of the most promising technological trends of recent years. Although the concept seems quite complex, the idea of literally being inserted into a fully virtual environment to consume content, collaborate and interact with other people is finally shifting closer toward reality. However, it’s not all roses, and […]

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man in the middle attack
Cybersecurity

Understanding the classic and dangerous man-in-the-middle attack

It’s no news that cybercriminals invent new tricks and tactics daily to attain their sinister objectives: to harm unprotected Internet users by stealing personal data, sensitive documents, and often even money. But this doesn’t mean that old scams no longer work. Certain techniques have existed for over a decade and are still highly efficient and […]

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security settings for social networks
Awareness

5 security settings for social networks

Have you stopped to think about how many social networks you’re on? It’s probably more than three, even if you’re not active on all of them. They’re really useful in connecting you to people and content you like. However, we simply cannot feign ignorance of the risks involved in careless network use when it comes […]

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HR cybersecurity
Awareness

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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