Privacy: Can Customer Service Robots Compromise Data Security?

In today’s increasingly digital milieu, businesses need to experiment with technologies that can boost their success. Owners will want to look at software to foster collaboration on their teams, apps to facilitate smoother customer communication, and virtual systems to help them navigate their financial operations. However, they’ll also need to be aware of the heightened risk of data breaches adopting these technologies can carry because they involve storing information digitally. As noted in a previous post, cybersecurity breaches are now hitting record highs in the UK’s defence industry, with one government agency handling over 600 cyberattack incidents in 2019.

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Building a Resilient Cybersecurity Ecosystem in the Face of Trojan Horse Technologies

Strategies for Building a Resilient Cybersecurity Ecosystem in the Face of Trojan Horse Technologies In today’s hyper-connected digital landscape, the rising tide of cyber threats poses a formidable challenge to organisations and individuals alike. Amidst the myriad cyber threats, Trojan Horse Technologies stand out as one of the most dangerous adversaries, employing deception and disguised malignancy to stealthily breach networks and disrupt cybersecurity measures. Pertinent research indicates that cybercrime’s global cost is projected to escalate to an astonishing $6 trillion annually by 2021, demanding the implementation of robust defensive measures to combat evolving threats like Trojan Horse attacks.

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Managing the Security Risks of Offshore Software Development

Image source In today’s rapidly evolving technological landscape, offshore software development has emerged as a prevalent strategy for businesses seeking cost-effective solutions and access to a global talent pool. However, amidst the many advantages, this approach presents its fair share of security risks, making it imperative for organisations to address and mitigate potential vulnerabilities. As businesses increasingly outsource critical software development tasks to offshore partners, they expose themselves to potential data breaches, intellectual property theft, and communication challenges.

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Protecting Retail Banks from Digital Risks

Cybersecurity Threats in the Banking Industry: Protecting Retail Banks from Digital Risks The banking industry faces some of the strictest regulations globally. This industry plays a critical role in providing essential financial services to millions of people around the globe. As such, it is highly vulnerable to all types of threats, be it physical or digital. And as technology evolves, the banking industry becomes more vulnerable to cyber-attacks. This is because of its extensive reliance on technology-based data storage systems.

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Blockchain and its Potential Impact on the Future of Cybersecurity

Over the past few years, we’ve been hearing more and more about crypto in emerging markets, digital money, blockchain technology, and other financial terms that have filled our digital platforms—from the articles we read to our social media feeds. While most people tend to associate blockchain with cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, the potential use of this innovation goes far beyond that. One area where blockchain has the potential to revolutionise the way things work is cybersecurity.

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