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The importance of the Code of Conduct and Ethics and respect in the workplace

Respect for your neighbor is one of the most important practices within the work environment, both in terms of staff growth within the company and in ensuring streamlined business.  Most companies have a unique Code of Conduct and Ethics created based on the company’s culture, aimed at ensuring the security, respect, and well-being of employees.  […]

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How to protect your webcam from outside access. Practical tips!

If you spend loads of time in front of your computer, you’ve certainly wondered about the security of your webcam. After all, protecting your webcam is synonymous with protecting your privacy, right?  In this text, you’ll get a better understanding of how webcam invasions actually work and how to protect your camera in your daily […]

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Dumpster diving: in cybersecurity, one man’s trash is another man’s treasure!

Have you heard the term “dumpster diving”?  It was originally created to describe a very common act in several nations around the world: rummaging through trash cans and dumpsters in the hope of finding items that, despite having been tossed out by their original owners, could still be useful to third parties.  But that’s not […]

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The clean desk policy
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The clean desk policy: why it’s so important

The clean desk policy can easily be classified among the “ABCs” of information security campaigns to raise awareness. It deals with basic care measures we must take to avoid exposing sensitive information. Refrain from writing down important data on post-its, which are then stuck to a computer monitor, don’t leave reports laying unattended at workstations, […]

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The history of information security: protecting knowledge for over a century

Nowadays, there’s a lot of talk about information security. But did you know that concerns around confidentiality, integrity and availability of data go back a lot further than most people imagine? It’s hard to say exactly when humanity began taking measures to protect information, though there are several truly interesting historical facts related to the […]

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Virtual credit cards: how they work and why they’re safer

When talking about online shopping, it’s clear there are many fears surrounding the process – and one of the most common is the cloning of credit (or debit) cards in a virtual scam. After all, with the rise of online shopping, cybercriminals are increasingly committed to defrauding unsuspecting Internet users. You may also come across […]

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contactless payment
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Is contactless payment safe? Weighing the risks and benefits

The global contactless payment market was valued at USD 34.55 billion in 2021 and is projected to reach USD 164.15 billion by 2030. The main reason for this sharp rise is the speed, convenience and hygiene of the process, as there is no need to insert a card into a machine and enter a PIN. […]

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My phone’s been stolen! Tips on preventing and resolving headaches

No one likes to consider the possibility, but, unfortunately, it’s best to face the fact that your phone can get stolen in the blink of an eye.  Situations like this are inevitably coupled with a series of frustrations. After all, we’re not only talking about financial loss. There’s an emotional element, too. However, frustrations now […]

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C levels
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Danger at the top: cyber threats aimed at C-levels

When discussing social engineering fraud and scams targeted against a specific company, most people usually imagine that the biggest dangers are always geared towards lower-level employees. However, what few people realize is that the upper management of a company also faces these threats. There are several types of threats aimed specifically at C-levels, that is, […]

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