Cybersecurity

Given the privacy and security landscape of the online world today, the figure of 9.4 million does not come as a surprise. It wasn't very long ago when accounts of over 50 million Facebook users were exposed to hackers. But this time it is one of the major airlines Cathay Pacific, at the center of a data breach. Although Cathay Pacific has cleverly turned this breach into a PR stunt citing it as an event that will seek to safeguard passenger data which may be at risk. When in actual, Hong Kong-based airline was hacked where an estimated 9.4 million user

If you are a traveler and happens to be heading to Venezuela, be advised that you will not be able to access any or all websites/streaming services due to restrictions in place by the Venezuelan government. Although, you don't have to worry because Ivacy VPN is here for the rescue! What Really Happened!? It was in the May of 2017, 16th to be precise, that Venezuelan extended their long-standing policy of internet content filtering. It resulted in the blocking of 300 web portals and 40 internet domains. Out of these, NTN 24 - a popular news channel of the Colombian origin

Security protocols for Wi-Fi have remained the same for quite some time now. However, that’s all about to change now! According to Wi-Fi Alliance, a body which regulates the Wi-Fi standards everywhere has issued certifications to products that support the WPA3 security protocol. What is WPA3? WPA3 is a successor to the famous WPA2 security protocol. The protocol has been in use for as far back as 2004. The improvements are very clear-cut. For instance, hackers will now be unable to crack passwords easily. Another great feature of this enhanced security protocol is that it limits the data which is

A new cybersecurity law has been proposed in Vietnam, according to which, Vietnamese authorities will get unrestricted access to keep tabs on its citizens and their online activities. The Bill is Still Pending Approval The bill in question is dubbed as an act to curb freedom of expression by many, but the proposal is yet to be approved by the National Assembly until Tuesday. But if it were greenlit, the authorities will be able to acquire loads of data from tech companies. This way the authorities will be able to access users’ personal information, as well as put restrictions on

Cyber threats are occurring more than ever, and they demand specific proactive measures. As we approach a more intense and increasingly interconnected digital world, where we put our trust in smart devices, it's always good to have a backup from the best tools for cybersecurity. That's because cybercrime costs are expected to reach $10.5 trillion by 2025 (Cybersecurity Ventures report). The figure was estimated at $3 trillion in 2015, demonstrating significant progress in technological advancements, with a considerable lack of basic security measures. In this blog, we'll outline the 5 main threats to cybersecurity and provide some useful tips to