The End of the “Golden Era” of Dark Web Marketplaces

On 22 Sep 2020, a joint international operation resulted in 179 individuals’ arrest and the seizures of USD 6.5 million and 500 kilograms of illicit substances. The successful outcome of Operation DisrupTor (pause for appreciation of the operation name) elicited some strong words from the head of Europol’s European Cybercrime Centre (EC3). According to the […]

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QR Codes: A Security Threat

With the advent of the NHS Track and Trace app, now more than ever many of us are scanning QR codes. So, what do we need to watch out for, and how can you protect yourself from malicious versions of these mobile shortcuts? If it seems like QR codes have popped up everywhere these days, you’re right. Ever since they […]

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Have You Ever Received an Email from Your Own Email ID?

What is Email Spoofing? According to Forbes magazine, scammers send 3.1 billion domain spoofing emails every day. Moreover, to carry out these email scams, cyber criminals impersonate a company, an organisation, or a friend to trick users. The motive behind these scams is to convince users to divulge sensitive information, login credentials or financial information. This fraud strategy of creating a forged sender […]

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5 Methods to Measure Your Security Awareness Program

Metrics don’t just paint a picture of the past; they provide a pathway to the future. Metrics, when used correctly can identify areas of training that require improvement and employees who need additional help. In addition to providing ROI for information security expenditures, metrics are instrumental in:   Identifying major data breaches and other vulnerabilities.   Attracting high-quality […]

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Do Snapchat Pictures Really Disappear?

One of the most popular apps in social networking among the millennials is Snapchat. The most significant feature of Snapchat is its photo sharing, and that it disappears once the picture message sent. Apparently, the pictures are automatically deleted in 10 seconds once they have been viewed by the recipient. But do Snapchat pictures really disappear? Can they be removed entirely from the […]

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Cyber Security Firm’s Post-Lockdown Growth

CyberWhite, a cyber security firm based in Seaham, is bucking the trend by expanding its workforce following lockdown, at a time when other businesses are considering reducing staffing levels. The firm has remained busy throughout lockdown due to the increase in cybersecurity threats during the coronavirus crisis and businesses needing support to ensure their systems […]

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