The Vareli e-Journal

Over the past year, the world has encountered many cyber-attacks on important infrastructure, each of which has had a terrible worldwide effect.  Every day, we get reports from businesses that have been victims of cyber assault. Most of these cyber-attacks can be traced back to one common concept: outdated or ineffective security hardware and configurations.  As we assist our customers to recover from these unexpected and traumatic occurrences, we are commonly questioned on how the attacks could have been eliminated. Intending to assist businesses in avoiding or reducing their risk of being a target of a cyber-attack, here are some simple and comparatively affordable techniques to safeguard against  cyber security  threats and strengthen data security:  Limiting Access Privileges to Your Information & Data  Restricting access to your firm's sensitive data lowers the possibility of human error. Employees should only have access to the tools and data need...

Digitally interconnected technologies and apps are infiltrating many aspects of our daily lives, including our homes, workplaces, automobiles, and sometimes even our bodies. To experience the advantages of being linked to the internet, all items are getting smart. The   Internet of Things (IoT)   age is exploding at an alarming rate.  Common IoT Security Vectors  A threat vector is a method or path via which a cyber-criminal potentially gains access to your network's core technologies. With so many IoT devices linked, the following are the most popular risk vectors:  Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are Poorly Configured  IoT Wi-Fi and Bluetooth settings provide a significant risk of data leakage. Weak encryption mechanisms can allow cybercriminals to obtain passwords while data is being transmitted across the network. Furthermore, most passwords are not individually generated for each device, opening the door for illegal access to the whole network if just a single mac...

When was the last time you conducted a "Health Check" on your IT Infrastructure? Employee health and workspace sanitization has drawn huge attention as firms took all measures possible to resume professionally during the COVID-19 epidemic. But what about the   security   of your network? It's equally important to keep your Cyber health in outstanding condition! Cyber hygiene procedures can protect important data secure and business endpoints safe. Steps to Maintain Good Cyber Hygiene at Workplace Strong cyber hygiene is a fundamental approach that can effectively keep you safe and secure digitally. However, there are a few key strategies to keep your cyber hygiene at its peak. Here are some steps for your business: •    Incorporating a Robust and Reliable Anti-Virus Software The first, or perhaps most vital, step is to install antivirus software. But why? Antivirus software is an application or set of applications that detects and eliminates computer viruses and...

  We all crave strong and rich coffee but why does creating strong passwords for all of our accounts might appear to be a time-consuming and challenging process? It doesn't have to be that way. Years of terrible password recommendations have made us believe that strong passwords are hard to remember. But this is not the truth as creating the best passwords is often the simplest to remember! You can even use a password manager to automate the process. Here are some suggestions for creating a strong password that you won't forget. Some may be more interesting than others, but at least one should be perfect for you. Top Strong Password Creating Ideas Try these strong yet easy-to-remember password ideas to make life difficult for cybercriminals: 1.    Choose Random Words Tossing three or four random words together is one of the easiest yet most secure password combinations. As long as it's at least 12 characters in length and the words don't flow naturally (as "MyNameI...

Global spending on   IT security   is estimated to cross $1.8 trillion by 2022. This massive investment is the result of businesses aiming to effectively safeguard their IT resources. Today's businesses generate massive amounts of data as the world gets more digital. This data must be secured against cyber security risks. But what exactly is a cyber threat?  More importantly, how can you protect your personal or professional data from cyber-attacks? What Are Cyber Security Threats? Cyber security risks are defined as acts or projected actions to steal data or cause digital damage to data. In this post, we'll look at one of the most common types of cyber-attacks: phishing. What is Phishing? Phishing is a type of social engineering attack in which hackers attempt to gain users' data. The data includes Login passwords, credit card details, and bank account numbers. The attacker usually disguises himself as a trustworthy entity to trick unsuspecting victims into opening an em...

Passwords are meant to secure our accounts. But how well does your chosen password secure you and your data? How confident are you that the bad guys will have a difficult time breaking into your personal and business accounts? Allow us to assist you in determining how simple it is for a hacker to guess your password. In the digital world, your password is your first line of defense against cybercriminals. Nonetheless, it is something that we usually neglect and take for granted. To save time and energy, we generally use a single password across all of our accounts. Is it true?  Using a single password for all accounts simplifies a hacker's job. So, what is the best method for managing passwords and safeguarding your accounts? Here are some password guessing techniques cyber-criminals try to break into your accounts. Moreover understanding these techniques will help you in creating robust passwords: •    Dictionary-Based Attacks Some cybercriminals are so dedicated th...

Whether you love technology, hate it, or fall somewhere in the middle, there's no denying that technology is becoming an extremely important part of our life. Our digital world is evolving as more people work remotely and more businesses execute their operations digitally.  However, as our digital activity grows, so does criminals' desire to exploit it, resulting in breakthroughs in  computer security  threats and cybercrimes. Top 10 Computer Security Threats a Business Must Prepare For In 2022 1.    Phishing Attacks In a phishing assault, a hacker impersonates someone you know or trusts, such as your manager or your bank. Most of the time, the hacker will send you an email from a familiar—but slightly modified email address. Generally, an attacker will send you an email with a link or attachment. They request that you visit a website, log in to your account, or enter confidential data such as your bank account details. Cloud-based phishing is one of the to...

Phishing security is now becoming highly important as more cybercriminals use online scams to steal your details. We all know a few techniques to avoid spam emails. However, a few phishing emails appear promising and legitimate. Nowadays attackers are focusing more on personalized phishing tactics which might confuse you at first glance. Scams are getting serious issues for businesses to maintain data integrity. It is always better for an organization to integrate   IT security solutions   with its existing workforce. How to identify or Spot a Phishing Attempt? Cyber attackers use email or text messages to mislead you into providing personal information. Attackers may attempt to get your passwords, account numbers, or Personal Details. They potentially acquire login access to your email, bank, or other accounts. Attackers always keep themselves updated with the latest technique. However, there are multiple techniques to identify suspicious emails so that’s phishing attacks can...