Detection & Prevention
Choosing the best free antivirus software for 2024 is more crucial than ever as cyber threats continue to evolve and cybersecurity remains a top priority for individuals and businesses alike. In this digital age, it is essential to safeguard your computer system from malware, phishing attacks, and other malicious threats without compromising on
In a concerning revelation, it has emerged that the government is bypassing constitutional protections and purchasing personal data from data brokers without any legal oversight. This loophole in data privacy standards allows federal agencies to obtain sensitive information, such as geolocation data, without a warrant. The practice has raised
The U.S. government has taken decisive action against Sichuan Silence, a cybersecurity firm headquartered in Chengdu, China, for its role in launching ransomware attacks on critical infrastructure in 2020, including thousands of Sophos XG firewalls around the globe. This move highlights the increasing threat that cyberattacks pose to essential
The controversy surrounding the UK Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and its AI system for detecting benefits fraud has sparked significant debate. The system, designed to curb fraud and errors in universal credit claims, has been found to disproportionately target certain groups based on characteristics such as age, disability, marital
In a disturbing yet ingenious twist, cybercriminals have developed a new strategy to bypass antivirus scans by corrupting Microsoft Word documents. Traditional methods of embedding malicious content in Word files are well-known and usually detected by antivirus programs, leading many to believe they are secure after scanning their documents.
Online fraud is a significant and costly issue, causing billions of dollars in losses annually for ASEAN economies. Traditional banks and fintech companies have faced substantial threats from rapidly evolving fraud techniques. A study in 2024 reported that the average cost of a data breach in ASEAN hit a record high of USD 3.33 million. There is a