You would be hard-pressed to find a modern website or application that does not use APIs. Short for Application Programming Interfaces, APIs define what type of requests can be made between online actors. They also determine how the calls are made, what conventions they follow, what formats need to be used, and much more. APIs […]

The IoT space is expanding at a rapid pace as new smart devices join the fray every day. As a direct consequence, increased user activity in this domain leads to more potential risks. On top of this, IoT devices already have a reputation for being notoriously insecure. Therefore, mitigating IoT security risks becomes paramount for […]

The Internet of Things allows us to harness advanced technological connectivity and upgrade our surroundings and quality of living. However, designing and using systems and products in this emerging tech playground comes with a host of associated risks. Therefore, understanding the nature of IoT security risks becomes crucial for developers and users of IoT solutions […]

Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), are a new type of generative modelling technology that is gaining popularity in the world of AI. Although only five years old, this powerful model has captured the imagination of the IT world because of its ability to create realistic falsified information. Hyper-realistic deepfake images, audio and video have taken the […]

As with most  types of online security threats, DDoS attacks are on the rise. One of the reasons for this is that the technology behind the attacks is readily available and can be wielded by inexperienced hackers. You can also buy a week-long DDoS attack for as little as 150 dollars on the black market.  […]

Phishing attacks are as old as the internet itself and are becoming more prevalent each day. Social engineering techniques are at the heart of every phishing attack. The most common approach is to send out fraudulent emails designed to look like they are from a known person or legitimate organization. They often have an air […]

Phishing targets the most vulnerable part of IT business systems – the employee. Hackers launch phishing attacks targeting employees in the hopes of extracting sensitive data. They often use this data for extortion and theft. These types of attacks have increased recently and have never been more frequent. A 2019 Verizon report noted that more […]