Tag: password manager
Top 10 breached countries in the world: four in Europe
Cybercriminals steal personal data from hundreds of websites every day, using it to execute cyberattacks, sell on the black market, or leak on the dark web. However, according to data presented by Cybernews, the number of data breach victims in 2023 decreased by 50% compared to 2022. Based on the Cybernews Personal Data Leak Checker…
Tech Digest daily roundup: China brings forward plans for solar plant in space
China has brought forward by two years its programme to launch a solar power plant in space that will beam energy back down to Earth. A similar energy project had been proposed by NASA more than two decades ago but was never developed, while the UK government commissioned independent research supporting a £16bn British version…
1 in 3 Brits have to reset passwords several times a week
Open-source password manager Bitwarden has announced the results of its second annual global password management survey, ahead of World Password Day on May 5th, 2022. They show that while receptive to the importance of security, individuals struggle to embrace habits that could better protect their data. In the UK, 35% of respondents experienced a data…
Make Your Smart Home Hack Proof with these Cybersecurity Tips
Yes, like all other devices around you, your Smart Home devices can be hacked too. You must be thinking how that is even possible. Well, hackers have their way of finding their way around something. And nothing better than a Smart Home device that can allow a hacker to enter your home and quietly collect…
The Apple User’s Guide to Protecting Your MacBook Device
Covid-19 saw the world shrinking into their homes. With work-from-home becoming the new reality of the current times, we also saw an increase in the number of Mac users for its functionality and sleek designs that allow smooth, professional operations. Not just that, even the personal tasks that required us to visit the physical places…
Safer Internet Day: 5 tips to optimise cyber security
The pandemic has allowed the UK’s e-commerce sector to hit a record number of online sales in 13 years. So, as Safer Internet Day approaches on February 9th and with more online shoppers than ever before, how can you ensure better online security for your business. We've teamed up with web hosting company Fasthosts.co.uk to compile a list…
Women better at cybersecurity than men, claims Nordpass survey
Women are better at cybersecurity and protecting themselves online, new research by NordPass suggests. The survey revealed that women are more concerned about the potential harm of their personal online accounts being hacked. They also tend to use unique passwords more often than men. 43% of women always use a unique password for online store…
Cyber security: 8 tips to keep your devices safe
Every month cyber security becomes a more pressing issue for both people and businesses alike. With frequent headlines reporting data breaches at a corporate level, individuals may believe they’re not a tantalising target for hackers. Unfortunately, this assumption is wrong. A recent report revealed that 86 per cent of respondents believe they may have experienced a phishing incident, whilst 40 per cent of millennials have experienced…
