Posts by Gilbertine Onfroi
USA has just increased the security for under 19 basketball tournament in Egypt
The U.S is about to enter a country that is already being torn apart by violence to defend the under 19 world cup for men in basketball. But they are not going in unprepared. The 12-star team will receive the same kind of high-level security as all other NBA team players and stars receive. This…
Read MoreAustralia and Singapore become cybersecurity buddies
Singapore and Australia have just become partners in cyber security. The two countries will now hold joint cyber security exercises to strengthen the cyber infrastructure and spread awareness. A two-year memorandum of understanding was signed by the two countries on June 2 by the cyber security agency of Singapore and Australian Government. It will now…
Read MoreLaunceston will now support cyber security innovation
Launceston is known for innovation and is now overseeing an establishment of a cyber security hub in the city. The lead discussion of the proposal took place on Monday during a council meeting. Alderman Darren Alexander spoke to the council saying that they should be taking advantage of the cyber security growth network set by…
Read MoreWhy broadcasters should work together to prevent cyber crime
Cybercrime has been there all this time in one form or the other for decades, but the threat it poses today is unlike anything we have seen in the past. With attackers now increasing in numbers and coming from different regions of the world with different intentions, organizations in the US and around the world…
Read MoreA DDoS tsunami is coming to cost companies in millions
A study was just released by cyber security firm Neustar Security that confirms the fear of many IT professionals and executives in big and small organizations alike. DDoS attacks are rapidly increasing in number and they are becoming more and more powerful. The firm’s head of research and development fears that enough precautions have not…
Read MoreRhode Island Hires First State Cybersecurity Officer
Rhode Island has just hired its first state Cybersecurity officer. Mike Steinmetz will be serving as Gov. Gina M. Raimondo’s policy advisor on cyber security. He will also help develop a comprehensive state cybersecurity strategy that will help the state fight back cyber crimes and prevent them. Steinmetz will also be serving as Rhode Island’s…
Read MoreDo Cracked Games Contain Viruses And Malware?
Now days nearly every video game gets cracked and is easily available to download from various websites, causing millions in damages to developers and publishers. But downloading cracked games is still popular amongst many people. But the real question is, do cracked games contain viruses and malware? Can they threaten your privacy? Well, yes and…
Read More5 Super easy ways to bump your computer security
Protecting your computer or smartphone should come naturally because of the rising trend of cyber threats across the world. Over the internet, you’ll come across numerous ways to safeguard your digital life, but most of them talk about advanced methods to protect your computer that is only fit for a company or organization. What do…
Read MoreHere’s why so many businesses are stocking up on bitcoins
One of the big reasons why small companies and businesses are stocking up on bitcoins is because this form of currency has become the number one choice for cyber criminals. In simple words, when a cyber attacker acquires critical data and asks for ransom, they want to be paid via bitcoins. But then again, are…
Read MoreNSA Chief Says U.S Needs To Upgrade To Fight Against Cyber Threats
NSA Chief outlined that U.S needs to upgrade their cyber security systems to fight rising cyber threats. He said that the United States will need to rethink its strategy and use a combination of strategies to fight back the rising risks of foreign countries attacking our computing networks. He gave this speech during a visit…
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