Public Wi-Fi without a VPN: How data can be intercepted

In today’s digitally connected world, public Wi-Fi is everywhere — in coffee shops, airports, libraries, malls, and even public transportation. At times it offers convenience, and at the same time, it also opens the door to major cybersecurity risks. Using public Wi-Fi without VPN (Virtual Private Network) is one of the riskiest practices. You may not realize it but the moment you connect to that free public Wi-Fi your data may be vulnerable to hackers who may be hiding on the same network.

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Social Engineering Attacks: Tricks That Hack Humans

“Congrats! You won the lottery”. In this digitally advanced era, we all must have received such calls, some of us might even have believed the same and lost our sensitive information to the hackers.

Social engineering is the art of manipulating and deceiving the victim to gain control over a computer system or gain access to sensitive information. This is a common practice these days. With advancing technology, hackers these days use several tactics to play with the emotions of common people by sending fake emails and generating false links and OTPs. This paves the way to gain access to your bank details and many other personal data. Social engineering is often referred to as ‘Hacking Humans’ because it is not just technical hacking, it is a psychological attack on the human brain to deceive them.

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The Ultimate Guide to ISO/IEC 27001

ISO/IEC 27001 is the world’s best-known standard for information security management systems (ISMS). It provides organizations with a structured framework to safeguard their information assets by applying effective risk assessment, risk management, and continuous improvement of the ISMS. It’s designed to help organizations of all sizes and industries protect sensitive data, including financial information, intellectual property, employee records, and third-party data.
As the British Standards Institution puts it, “ISO/IEC 27001 gives you the knowledge and confidence to protect your information — and your reputation.”
In this article, we will explore what it is, why you need it, and how to achieve certification.

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