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Cloud computing & Cybersecurity: The changing trends

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Cloud Computing and Cybersecurity is slowly becoming one with each other. Without the latter, the former isn’t feasible.

A simple way to describe Cloud computing is that it’s the delivery of on-demand computing services through the means of internet, basically using someone elses computing power. It is used to deliver the processing power needed to run applications, storage of files or processing requests. Generally, to a person that needs those services, but lack the required infrastructure. It was storage that Cloud computing was initially famous for. (Rossi, B. 2017)

Now, let us see some trends that are quickly changing in Cloud Computing and Cyber Security. [Read more…]

WHAT IS CRYPTOJACKING AND HOW TO PREVENT IT?

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Cybercrime is at an all-time high. Although, the entire tech industry is doubling down on security; efforts have still been ineffective to stop the evil.

One of the many reasons for that is because black hats are becoming more ingenious with their exploitative methods.  Crypto jacking is one such example of their cunning minds. We can describe it as the unauthorised use of someone’s hardware to mine cryptocurrency. In simpler terms, it means that a program hijacks your computer, tablet or mobile phone and use the device to mine Cryptocurrencies. [Read more…]

The Importance of Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)

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With relentless increase in digital crime and online frauds, proper safeguarding measurements have become more important than ever.  Studies have shown (Solange, 2014) that big companies and celebrities have been a victim of hacking in the recent past, so what can stop the digital criminals to not target you?

Multi-factor Authentication Method Can Help!

One verified way to ensure your account and data safety is the multi-factor authentication method. Usually, passwords are used to protect the confidential data but relying on them solely is not a wise option. Multi-factor authentication (at least 2FA) method also known as multiple-factor verification is basically a mechanized double check process to verify the identity of the logger. With this method, accounts remain safe and well-protected even if the passwords have been figured out. [Read more…]

Practical Tips for Password Security

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In this digital age, passwords are just like valued currency and should be set with great care to prevent an unauthorized access to confidential data. This new world is digitally connected and allows an easy transfer of data from one network to another. Where this advancement has made our lives quicker and easier, it has also increased the risk of data leakage.

To protect the sensitive information contained by online accounts, passwords are set. But the problem is that hackers are efficient enough to crack the passwords and obtain desired information. To prevent this activity, the only solution is to strengthen the password security so nobody will be able to break the lock. [Read more…]

GDPR and Practical Things to Look Out For

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GDPR or General Data Protection Regulation is the primary law regulating the companies on how to protect the personal data of European citizens. The European Parliament and Council passed it back in April 2016 and it will be replacing Data Protection Directive 95/46/ec in spring 2018. It is mandatory for the companies that are already in compliance with the Directive to comply with the new privacy law by May 2018 to avoid stiff penalties and fines in case they fail to do so. (Lord, 2018) [Read more…]

Impact of End of Net Neutrality on Internet of Things

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Internet of Things are an integral part of our lives without which, it is unimaginable to exist in this era of technological progression. Everything we use these days is some way or another, connected to Internet. So it comes as no surprise that changes in the net neutrality has direct impact on Internet of Things. Here in this article, we are going to discuss the influence end of net neutrality will have on Internet of Things, if and when it happens. [Read more…]

Ethereum: Is Cryptocurrency Really Safe?

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Cryptocurrency – it came, it saw, it conquered; and now it is facing a foreign invasion. Its defences were breached by hackers who managed to get away with 153,000 ethers, which are $32 million in current exchange rate. Parity Technologies faced this security hack in their multi-signature wallet software while normal wallets are safe as yet. Before this, CoinDash had to cancel their ICO after facing a $10 million hack. (Wilmoth, 2017) [Read more…]

Cryptocurrency Must Advance Past Speculation

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Cryptocurrency, BlockChain, Digital Currency; these are the most circulating words these days in the financial echelons. The talk of the town! Bitcoin, LiteCoin, and Ripple in other corners. With the introduction of e-wallets and online payment systems, BlockChain technology found a big market for its propagation and eventually, a practical solution for safe money keeping in digital form. [Read more…]

Mixed Reality, a short review about what this relatively new technology can bring us

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Let’s start with a short recap of what Mixed Reality is. Mixed Reality (MR) is a hуbrіd оf bоth Augmented Reality (AR) аnd Virtual Reality (VR), Mixed Reality іѕ fаr mоrе аdvаnсеd thаn Vіrtuаl Rеаlіtу bесаuѕе іt соmbіnеѕ thе uѕе оf ѕеvеrаl tуреѕ оf tесhnоlоgіеѕ іnсludіng ѕеnѕоrѕ, аdvаnсеd орtісѕ аnd nеxt gеn соmрutіng роwеr. All оf thіѕ tесhnоlоgу bundlеd іntо a ѕіnglе dеvісе wіll рrоvіdе thе uѕеr wіth thе сараbіlіtу tо оvеrlау аugmеntеd hоlоgrарhіс dіgіtаl соntеnt іntо уоur rеаl-tіmе ѕрасе, сrеаtіng ѕсеnаrіоѕ thаt аrе unbеlіеvаblу rеаlіѕtіс аnd mіnd-blоwіng. [Read more…]