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Hackers use these 4 techniques to crack passwords

Written By Shibu Paul Vice President — International Sales at Array Networks One weak password is all hackers need to compromise applications or accounts and access confidential files and data. While cracking passwords is a very common cyber attack, the repercussions shouldn’t be taken lightly. From data theft to identity breach, and operational downtime, stolen passwords can shake a company’s reputational and financial status. Read on to learn about the top 4 techniques hackers use to breach passwords and how you can prevent them. Securing your enterprise Sometimes hackers exploit human psychology; other times, the systems are infected or infiltrated with malicious software. What’s more, hackers are using off-the-shelf solutions or bad bots to exploit passwords. Thus, learning how hackers can steal passwords can help IT professionals spread awareness in their enterprises and protect it from malicious cyber threats. Top 4 techniques ⦁  Social engineering Social engineering is a ps...

The definitive guide to cyber security hygiene habits for businesses

 Cyber threats are growing at a frightening rate today. The Covid-19 pandemic outbreak led to a 600% increase in cybercrimes, and the cost of cybercrimes is predicted to hit $10.5 trillion by 2025. While it’s nearly impossible to develop a full-proof cybersecurity system, we can take precautionary measures to mitigate potential data breaches and hazardous security incidents. That’s what cyber hygiene enables us to do. This blog post will explain cyber security hygiene , why it is important, and the best cyber hygiene practices you can follow to improve your organization’s security posture. Let’s begin! What is Cyber Security Hygiene? The idea of cyber security hygiene is analogous to personal hygiene. Just like maintaining personal hygiene prevents our bodies from potential diseases, precautionary cyber hygiene measures prevent businesses from emerging cyber threats. They also improve the security posture of organizations for a more robust response to cyber-attacks and data loss. ...

5 low-risk investment options which can grow your wealth

  The low-risk investment is the best bet for someone who doesn’t want to wade through unpredictable market fluctuations or someone who wants safety and stability after the global pandemic. An investment well-made can become the currency of the future. The cost of living is rising at a rapid rate in a hectic lifestyle, and one has to meticulously plan one’s savings in such a way that it delivers satisfactory returns at the same time preserving one’s precious capital. There are many low-risk investment options available even for those who do not understand the intricacies of finance. By investing your money judiciously, you can expect decent capital appreciation while protecting yourself from the unpredictability of the markets. Why do investors favour low-risk investments? The low-risk investment is the best bet for someone who doesn’t want to wade through unpredictable market fluctuations or someone who wants safety and stability after the global pandemic. These investments prov...