Interaction With Kevin Curran, IEEE Senior Member and Cybersecurity Professor at Ulster University
Interview with Kevin Curran on Recent Ransomware Attack Q1. What is the status of the ransomware attack? The trend for ransomware is showing worrying trends. Malwarebytes show increase from 17% in 2015 to 259% in 2016. WannaCry spreads by infected machines joining a network, rather than the traditional ransomware attack vectors
Are Digital Wallets Secure?
The digital payment industry is fast transforming and continuously evolving in India. With disruptive innovations transforming the digital payments space, India is slowly moving towards a cashless economy. Not too long ago, we dealt only in cash or cheques and were even conservative in our use of debit cards or cash machines,
Best Practices For Big Data Security
If you work in a big organization or rather own a big company, most certainly you know the level of sensitivity the company’s data possesses especially when it comes to its security. A simple mistake and the organization can incur losses, which may never be recovered. The organization’s reputation is
New Intel Security Cloud Report Reveals IT Departments Find It Hard to Keep The Cloud Safe
Intel Security announced its second annual cloud security report, “Building Trust in a Cloudy Sky.” The report outlines the current state of cloud adoption, the primary concerns with private and public cloud services, security implications, and the evolving impact of Shadow IT of the more than 2,000 IT professionals surveyed.
Digital Wallets And Security
Demonetization and the rise of e-wallets The demonetization move came in effect from September last year. Many faced the wrath of governments brutal demonetization policy. Mr. Modi banned the lower denomination 1000 and 500 notes and gave us a brand new, inky-pinky higher denomination 2000 rupee note. Well that isn’t
Best Password Practices 2017
How’s your password hygiene? All good? The web may seem an interesting place to be, with all the bright and wicked minds working hard to make their presence and gain profits at an organizational or individual level. No doubt! It’s Interesting. Technically speaking it is a complex system of interconnected
McAfee Labs Threats Predictions Preview Cyber Threats For 2017 And Beyond
India, December 07, 2016 – Intel® Security today released its McAfee Labs 2017 Threats Predictions Report, which identifies 14 threat trends to watch in 2017, the most critical developments to watch for in cloud security and the Internet of Things (IoT) security, and the six most difficult-to-solve challenges facing the
Pokémon Go Is A Threat To Your Personal Accounts; Reports Trend Micro
Trend Micro recently reported threat that may accompany with the Pokemon GO which is a popular smartphone game. The company reported that for some users of with iPhones, signing into the game with the most convenient option — using your Google account — allows the gaming company to read your
Intel Security Study: 78% of Indian Consumers Consider Dangers of Unsafe Online Search Terms But Click on Promotional Diet Links
Intel Security today released findings from its new study, “Online Security Diet: You Are What You Click,” which examines the online behaviors and attitudes of Indians ages 21 to 54 toward dieting clickbait. The research reveals that when it comes to the desire for the ideal body, people may be willing
Intel Security To Safeguard The New LG G5
Intel Security announced McAfee® Mobile Security will be pre-installed on the latest smartphone from LG Electronics, the LG G5, to enable users to connect with more confidence. This extends an existing agreement whereby LG Electronics selected McAfee Mobile Security to help protect against security threats and provide theft protection for