Cybercrime in the manufacturing sector

Cybercrime in the manufacturing sector

One of the most targeted sectors for cybercrime globally is manufacturing. In 2023, it was the industry with the highest share of cyberattacks, encountering around 25% of the worldwide total. Of these, malware and ransomware were the top types of attack. The average...
End-to-end encryption: How secure is it?

End-to-end encryption: How secure is it?

As a security feature that comes with many messaging apps and data sharing software, end-to-end encryption is a way of making sure your communications and data is protected. However, is it as secure as we believe? What is end-to-end encryption? End-to-end encryption...
Will quantum computing be a threat to cybersecurity?

Will quantum computing be a threat to cybersecurity?

As developments in quantum computing lead to greater computing power, many are concerned about its potential impact on cybersecurity. Whilst it will bring benefits, such as identifying and shutting down cyber attacks more quickly, the negative consequences could be...
How to respond to a double extortion attack

How to respond to a double extortion attack

Ransomware attacks are on the rise and now, rather than simply demanding money in return for the release of a company’s data, many cybercriminals are deploying double or even multiple extortion attacks. Not only do they encrypt the victim company’s data, but they also...