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 A new survey by the leading virtual private network provider NordVPN revealed that Brits mostly use Incognito mode (private browsing) for checking health issues (36%), and shopping for gifts (30%). Besides that, they seek privacy while booking a trip (23%) or visiting dating sites (18%). But is it as private as they think? What does incognito mode do? Incognito/private mode helps you browse the web without storing browsing data on your browser so that it can’t be retrieved later. This means that your searches, visited pages, login details, and cookies will not be saved on the device after you close ... Read more

 A recent study by the virtual private network provider NordVPN revealed that 1 in 3 (31.9%) Brits use some kind of fitness or well-being device, such as a smartwatch, fitness tracker, etc. However, these devices may be tracking a lot more than your fitness activities, and 23.7% of Brits do nothing to protect them, which may pose a serious risk to people’s privacy. Among the data collected by fitness wearables and the mobile apps connected to them, there are basic activities such as steps, heart rate, the time you go to sleep or wake up, as well as your consumed ... Read more

With the migration to remote and hybrid work over the last year, cyberattacks have increased at a rate of three to five times compared to pre-COVID. For a while now, VPNs have been a staple of a standard security setup and a fast track for mobile business security. But in a shifting climate, businesses are screaming for more fit-for-purpose solutions to secure corporate perimeter. More than a VPN — data security explained While VPNs are great at what they do, their scope is limited in the ever-changing cybersecurity landscape. However, the role of a decentralized workforce is evident in 2021 ... Read more

Gartner estimates that public cloud revenue will grow 18.4% in 2021, reaching a total value of $304.9 billion. The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated business transition to the cloud, yet 85% of Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) admit they’ve neglected cybersecurity in favor of quickly enabling remote working. Today, cloud computing replaces legacy networks by providing increased connectivity, scalability, and efficiency. These traits are vital for a remote workforce, which made up almost half of American employees post-lockdown. Enterprises choose Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS), Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS), Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), and other solutions employees can use anywhere. While cloud resources are easy to access and integrate ... Read more

Studies show that businesses lose $27 billion to tax scams annually and tax season is a prime time for fraudulent activity. Phishing emails are one of the leading attack vectors, thus, the FBI recently warned enterprises about a rise in business email compromise (BEC) schemes which will intensify during tax filing in the turbulent times of this pandemic. This year the filing for tax returns will be different and more intense than ever. Not only has the COVID-19 pandemic pushed people to their home offices, but the distribution of stimulus checks has put an immense workload on the IRS’s shoulders. ... Read more