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The Evolution of Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)

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The Evolution of Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)

By PRODAFT Team on October 30, 2023

Here's the fact: over 81% of company data breaches occur due to poor passwords. There's a reason why Alice Henshaw enjoyed a whopping 80% success rate in guessing 14 million business...

Action Counts More Than Intention: Make Threat Intelligence Actionable

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Action Counts More Than Intention: Make Threat Intelligence Actionable

By PRODAFT Team on October 30, 2023

The more you know about your organization’s unique risk profile, the better equipped you are to protect it. Threat intelligence has an important role to play in incident response....

Why Cybercrime Groups are Shifting Focus Towards Small-scale Extortion

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Why Cybercrime Groups are Shifting Focus Towards Small-scale Extortion

By PRODAFT Team on October 24, 2023

Small government agencies and healthcare clinics are high-value targets in the latest wave of extortion-based cyberattacks.

Attacker Motivations Matter: Use Threat Intelligence to Stay One Step Ahead

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Attacker Motivations Matter: Use Threat Intelligence to Stay One Step Ahead

By PRODAFT Team on October 24, 2023

Understanding the cybercrime industry is key to mounting a successful defense.

The Reverse Side of AI: How are Cybercriminals Using Artificial Intelligence to Aid Their Exploits

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The Reverse Side of AI: How are Cybercriminals Using Artificial Intelligence to Aid Their Exploits

By PRODAFT Team on October 24, 2023

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become a game-changer, which is why its adoption is rampant. In fact, in-depth research shows that 77% of businesses worldwide are using or planning to...

Main Challenges in Risk Management and Assessment

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Main Challenges in Risk Management and Assessment

By PRODAFT Team on October 24, 2023

In today’s dynamic landscape, businesses need to be ready to face countless risks, from cybersecurity and environmental threats to financial issues. With technology evolving, new threats...

Seeing Through the Fog: Detecting Malicious Sites and Fake Social Media

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Seeing Through the Fog: Detecting Malicious Sites and Fake Social Media

By PRODAFT Team on October 24, 2023

With social media users giving away more personal information online, sensitive data can now easily travel beyond the owner’s control and into the hands of threat actors. Thus, it’s no...

Understanding Social Engineering Techniques and Why They Are So Convincing

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Understanding Social Engineering Techniques and Why They Are So Convincing

By PRODAFT Team on October 24, 2023

In cybersecurity, "social engineering" might sound like a complicated technical concept. Still, it's quite simple: it's the art of manipulating people into disclosing and sharing...

Proactive vs. Reactive Approach to Cybersecurity: Why Timely Detection Matters

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Proactive vs. Reactive Approach to Cybersecurity: Why Timely Detection Matters

By PRODAFT Team on October 23, 2023

Most businesses now spend a lot of resources on cybersecurity. After all, no company wants to be caught off guard. It’s 2023, and it has become crucial for enterprises to opt for the...

An Objective Look at the Evolution of Cybercriminals’ TTP

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An Objective Look at the Evolution of Cybercriminals’ TTP

By PRODAFT Team on October 23, 2023

Introduction Cybercriminals now use advanced and strategic TTPs (tactics, techniques, and procedures) to infect and launch cyberattacks on individuals and organizations. In the last two...

Supply Chain Lessons Learned from the Pandemic Crisis

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Supply Chain Lessons Learned from the Pandemic Crisis

By PRODAFT Team on October 23, 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic became a nightmare that lasted so many months and disrupted global supply chains. Sure, industries experienced supply chain challenges before the pandemic. However,...

Why You Should Take One-day and Zero-day Vulnerabilities Seriously

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Why You Should Take One-day and Zero-day Vulnerabilities Seriously

By PRODAFT Team on October 23, 2023

Enter the World of Zero-day and One-day Vulnerabilities It’s 2023, and businesses are dealing with critical security challenges, like flawed software and rising cyberattacks that impact...

Dangers of Buying Tickets Online and and How to Avoid Buying Fraudulent Ones

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Dangers of Buying Tickets Online and and How to Avoid Buying Fraudulent Ones

By PRODAFT Team on October 23, 2023

The Dark Side of Online Ticketing People love to have a VIP experience at major baseball, festivals, and concert stadiums. However, there are many stories out there about how people got...

What Cryptocurrencies Cybercriminals Use for Money Laundering Practices

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What Cryptocurrencies Cybercriminals Use for Money Laundering Practices

By PRODAFT Team on October 16, 2023

Introduction With the rise of crypto, there’s also been an increase in cyber criminal activities. In fact, it has become easier for cybercriminals to trap customers and businesses in...