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Software

27 December 2020

Software Failures and Cyber Security

Software failures are often a result of later additions to existing code…

Cloud

10 October 2020

Increased cloud adoption and cyber security

Cloud configuration is a specialised process that requires training and knowledge. A…

Bring Your Own Device (BYOD)

12 September 2020

Cyber Security risks of a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) policy

As the IT industry evolved and the usage of technology proliferated, the…

Cybersecurity

21 January 2019

Best cyber security practices

Making use of the best cyber security practices ensures protection of personal data. Several cyber security mechanisms can be utilised collectively for enhanced safeguarding of any computer system. TechDecoded has…

Cybercrime

11 February 2018

Cyber threats that are location-based

An emerging trend among cybercriminals is to target victims based on their geo location. Cybercrime is now a global problem affecting individuals, organisations and governments thus cybercriminals are benefiting by…

Cybercrime

22 September 2017

What is Identity Theft?

Identity theft is a prevalent problem where cybercriminals are using digital means to steal personal data relating to victims. Nevertheless, identity theft is a complex form of cyber fraud which…

Cybersecurity

29 August 2017

Best ways to defend against Ransomware

The possibility of falling victim to a Ransomware attack is highly likely for individual computer and Internet users around the globe. Defending against Ransomware is a requisite for which application…

Tips for protection against cyber threats

Cybersecurity

31 July 2017

Tips for protection against cyber threats

Increased cyber threats from malware, ransomware, trojans, viruses and other forms of cybercrime have proliferated apprehension among many Internet users. A reason for the uneasiness among cyber users is that…

Cybercrime

19 June 2017

Digital Steganography Threats

Steganography is defined as the process of concealing messages or information. In other words, a message is hidden through the proficient use of art or science. Similarly, digital steganography hides…

Cyber Fraud

20 April 2017

Avoid Online Tax Scams

Online tax scams are reaching a high level with cybercriminals deliberately scheming to ensure victims complete information requested to compromise personal details. The main targets of the scams are self-employed…

Challenges facing cybersecurity in healthcare

Cybercrime

13 March 2017

Challenges facing cybersecurity in healthcare

Cybercriminals are constantly searching for methods of penetrating major infrastructure within a country, particularly healthcare systems. Securing healthcare systems is a necessary requirement for governments and all stakeholders involved in…

Software Failures and Cyber Security

Increased cloud adoption and cyber security

Cyber Security risks of a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) policy

Shadow IT and Cyber Security

Developing a data encryption strategy