William Worrall

How to Fight Online Blackmail and Digital Extortion

The threat of blackmail and extortion has become more prevalent as cybercriminals refine their techniques. They use various tactics to obtain compromising material, while scammers might deceive their targets into thinking they possess such information in order to extort money. Navigating these situations can be difficult, but this article aims to provide you with essential…
How To Tell Your Facebook Has Been Hacked

Facebook, with its massive user base, is a prime target for hackers and scammers. Recognizing the signs of a compromised account is crucial for safeguarding your personal information. This guide will help you identify if your Facebook account has been hacked and explain the steps to take if it has. Suspicious Emails or Messages One…
Will 2022 Be the Year of the DDoS Attack?

During the last quarter of 2021, there was a huge rise in the number of DDoS attacks. After the huge leap in the rates of malware cases starting in 2020, it’s time to ask if 2022 is going to be the year of the DDoS attack. In today’s article, we’ll discuss the possibility of a…
Cyber Warfare in the Ukraine Conflict

The rising tension between Russia and Ukraine has led to the start of a European war. One of the most prominent outcomes of the ongoing situation has been a considerable increase in cyber attacks against the West and Ukraine. In this article, we’ll be looking at the state of cyber warfare in the Ukraine conflict…
The Great Cybercrime Crackdown: Will it be enough?

Recently, big tech companies have been cracking down on servers hosting cybercriminals. Both Google and Microsoft have taken part in the great cybercrime crackdown, but will these companies’ actions be enough to stop the wave of cybercrime? First, we look at the actions taken by big tech and whether or not they can stem the…
Lack of Employee Awareness of Cybersecurity Is a Catastrophe Waiting to Happen

A new report has made it clear that the lack of awareness of cybersecurity amongst employees is a tragedy waiting to strike for businesses. In an age of increasing danger from cybercriminals, employees are unaware of the dangers they face each and every day. This article will guide you through the report itself, and teach…
2021: A Year in Cybercrime

Each year, cybercriminals perform attacks against the public, governments, and businesses. As these attacks grow in frequency and severity, it can be helpful to look back over the year to examine the changing landscape of cybercrime, and what we can do to prepare ourselves for it. We present our look back at 2021: A year…
The Biggest Challenges Facing Cybersecurity in 2022

With 2021 rapidly coming to a close, it’s time to look forward to the future of cybersecurity in 2022. What challenges will next year bring, and how can the cybersecurity industry meet them head-on? This article will discuss cybersecurity’s biggest challenges in 2022 and how the industry may deal with them. The Greatest Challenges Facing…
Why Business Owners Need to Be Open About Cybersecurity

Openness about cybersecurity issues has become essential. The more people talk about cybersecurity, the more alertness will be present. But, unfortunately, many business owners do not share the actual dangers and challenges that cybercrime poses to their businesses and employees. This article will show you why you need to be more open about cybersecurity, whether…
UK Proposed Changes to GDPR: How They Could Affect You

Since the UK has left the EU, many laws have been changing, including the application of GDPR. The General Data Protection Regulation is an act that glorifies data privacy rights and regulates freedom of information. Recently, the UK Government has proposed some changes to GDPR that have caused pause for thought in the cybersecurity and…
TikTok Propaganda: The Latest Danger to Your Kids

TikTok has already proven to be somewhat dangerous for young children. Now a new danger is spreading like wildfire all over the service: propaganda. With the young audience highly susceptible to disinformation, this new plague could be the worst yet for the younger generation. This article will dive into the truth about propaganda on TikTok…
Preparing for the Future of Cybercrime

Tracking the future of cybercrime is difficult but important. If you use the internet daily, you must keep up with how cybercrime is evolving. However, trying to keep your finger on the pulse of cybercrime can be overwhelming. This article will teach you how to prepare for the future of cybercrime. Keeping up to date…
What to Do if You’re the Victim of a Data Breach

Data breaches are one of the biggest threats in the modern era. Each year hackers perform more than 1000 data breaches. Damage from these breaches averages around $3.86 million, making the total cost of breaches well over $1 billion globally each year. So how are you supposed to defend yourself against the threat of these…
T-Mobile Data Breach: Is Your Data Safe?

Hackers recently breached the security of communications company T-Mobile. The hack has affected over 40 million people, exposing their Social Security Numbers (SSN) and, in some cases, their account PINs. So if you’re a T-Mobile customer, how can you be sure your data is safe? This article will tell you what has happened and how…
How to Protect Your Business From Ransomware

Hackers are increasingly pushing Ransomware into the public eye. Over the past year, various groups have been responsible for high-profile ransomware attacks against numerous companies. Unfortunately, knowing what to do about the influx of ransomware can be difficult if you’re a business owner. This article will teach you exactly how to protect your business from…