The recent trend of providing access to free public WiFi is helpful for working professionals. With the onset of remote and hybrid working, many professionals use the free WiFi provided in public spaces. However, this comes at a cost. The features that make free WiFi hotspots appealing (no requirement of authentication) to use a network connection also appeal to cybercriminals.
Traditionally in a single-factor authentication, a user is required to only put in their password to gain access to systems or networks. This makes it easy for a cybercriminal to extract information by hacking. With cybercriminals getting more advanced and cyber threats increasing, organizations should integrate multi-factor authentication (MFA) for their data security.
It is no secret that cybercriminal attacks are getting increasingly superior with every passing day. The attacks aim to extract confidential information and make profits. Criminals behind such attacks target anyone, from individuals to high-value companies. One attack, however, is made to attack CEOs or high-profile individuals.
It is no hidden fact that cyberattacks are getting more nuanced day in and day out. One of the latest technology-based cyber threats looming over is deepfakes. The word “deepfake” can be broken down into “deep,” meaning it uses deep learning, and “fake” because the content of the picture, audio, or video generated is computerized by specialized algorithms and is not real.