Cybersecurity awareness Articles, Guides & Tutorials
Security awareness helps everyone in an organisation recognise phishing, handle data safely and report problems early. These articles share practical tips you can use yourself or in a training programme.
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What Are the Cyberattacks at Each OSI Layer and How Can You Defend Against Them?
Understanding the OSI model is important in cybersecurity, as each of its seven layers can be targeted by specific types of cyberattacks. From phishing and ransomware at the application layer to ARP poisoning and cabl...
How Hacktivist Groups Gain Attention and Select Targets | Modern Hacktivist Strategies Explained
Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered how hacktivist groups have evolved since 2022, moving beyond ideology to focus on media visibility, monetization, and perception hacking. These groups now systematically select...
Social Engineering, Part 1 | Core Concepts and Human-Based Attack Techniques
Discover the fundamentals of social engineering in cybersecurity. Learn about pretexting, baiting, impersonation, and other human-based attack techniques with real-world examples and practical tips to stay secure.
Top Cyber-Attack Types in 2026 Explained with Examples and Prevention Tips
Learn about the most common types of cyber-attacks in 2026, including phishing, ransomware, DDoS, AI-powered threats, and more. Understand attack methods, real-world examples, and how to protect yourself and your orga...
Can a Deepfake Voice Fool a CEO? How the Scam Works, Reported Cases and How to Stop It
In 2024, cybercriminals used AI-generated deepfake voice technology to nearly trick a CEO into transferring $243,000, marking a dangerous evolution in vishing (voice phishing) attacks. This blog explains how vishing w...
What is Social Engineering in Cybersecurity? Real Examples & Protection Tips
Discover what social engineering in cybersecurity means, how attacks work, real-world examples, and tips to protect yourself. Learn how to defend against human-targeted cyber threats.
Phishing Detection Techniques | Spotting the Red Flags - A Complete Guide
Learn how to detect phishing attacks with these effective techniques. From inspecting email addresses to using anti-phishing tools, protect yourself from phishing scams and secure your data.
Latest Ransomware Attacks and What We Can Learn From Them | Key Insights for Cybersecurity
Ransomware attacks continue to evolve, targeting critical sectors such as healthcare, energy, and business infrastructure. The recent incidents like the Colonial Pipeline, JBS Foods, and Kaseya VSA attacks highlight t...
How a Phishing Email Led to the Kidnapping of Laxman Shinde | A Cybersecurity Alert
A Pune businessman, Laxman Shinde, was lured to Bihar by a fake deal, kidnapped, and murdered. This blog highlights the dangers of online scams and offers important cybersecurity tips to protect yourself from similar ...
Google Dorking: Advanced Search Operators for Ethical Hacking and Footprinting
Google Dorking, also known as Google Hacking, is a powerful technique used by ethical hackers, cybersecurity professionals, and even cybercriminals to extract sensitive information from publicly available sources. Wit...
Footprinting Methodology | Techniques, Threats and Prevention Strategies
Footprinting is a key phase in cybersecurity reconnaissance, where attackers and ethical hackers gather intelligence about a target system, network, or organization. This information helps attackers exploit vulnerabil...
Samsung Germany Data Breach 2025 | Hacker Leaks 270,000 Customer Records Using Stolen Credentials
Samsung Germany recently suffered a major data breach, exposing 270,000 customer records due to stolen credentials from a partner company, Spectos GmbH. These login details were compromised in 2021 through malware but...
54% Rise in Cyber Threats From India-Hosted Servers in 2024 | Impact on BFSI, Healthcare and Government
In 2024, cyber threats originating from servers hosted in India surged by 54% compared to the previous year, with over 7 million cyber incidents recorded. This alarming rise is attributed to the rapid expansion of Ind...
Indian Businesses May Lose ₹20,000 Crore to Cyber Crimes | CloudSEK Report on a Growing Threat
A recent CloudSEK report warns that Indian businesses may lose ₹20,000 crore to cyber crimes in 2026. The report highlights brand name abuse as one of the major cyber threats, with potential losses of ₹9,000 crore. Se...
FBI Warning: Stop Using Free Online File Converters | A Growing Malware Threat
The FBI has issued a warning to Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, and Apple Safari users about malicious online file converters distributing malware. These fake file conversion websites trick users into downloading infec...
How Deepfakes Are Created and Why They Are a Major Cybersecurity Threat
Deepfakes, a combination of "deep learning" and "fake," are AI-generated synthetic media that can create highly realistic but entirely fake videos, images, or audio recordings. This advanced machine learning technolog...
