Articles on Cybersecurity

Secure Minds: Your Guide to Cybersecurity and Mental Health. Author: Patricia Eromosele Understanding the Connection I doubt when Tim Berners-Lee proposed the World Wide Web (WWW) in 1989, while working at CERN, he was thinking about mental health. However, his proposition of providing a way to access information through a system of interlinked hypertext documents […]

How to identify and avoid fake news or misinformation that could lead to security threats. The term “fake news” has permeated our collective vocabulary and unfortunately, our digital lives as well. From minor social media posts to major political decisions, the influence of misleading information can’t be ignored, and worse, it can lead to significant

A simple explanation of what Virtual Private Network (VPN) is and how it can help protect online privacy. In a world filled with constant connections, we rarely stop to question the safety of the ‘invisible wires’ that connect us. When you’re at a coffee shop, connected to the free Wi-Fi, did you ever wonder who

Securing mobile devices like smartphones and tablets from threats like malicious apps, and the importance of regular software updates. Imagine a wallet that doesn’t just hold your credit cards or cash, but your entire life—contacts, emails, financial information, photographs, and much more. That’s your mobile devices (smartphone, tablets), an essential accessory that has almost everything

Why protecting personal information online is important and how to do it. Picture yourself walking into a bustling city center. The streets are crowded with people, most of them strangers. Now, would you walk up to each one of them and disclose your full name, home address, bank account details, or family history? Unlikely. However,

Social Media safety begins with privacy settings, sharing information wisely and recognizing potential social media scams. Social media is like a bustling global town square where people from all walks of life come together to share, connect, and explore. However, with its wide reach and accessibility, it can also become an avenue for miscreants to

The potential dangers of using public Wi-Fi and how to protect oneself Let’s picture a bustling city café. It’s a hub of conversations, be it between people sipping their morning espressos or between devices connected to the café’s public Wi-Fi network. But what if, unbeknownst to the patrons, there was an eavesdropper, not at the

Tips for ensuring safe online transactions and recognizing secure websites Think of online transactions as handing a letter filled with your secrets across a crowded room. Everyone between you and your recipient could potentially have a peek at its content. You would certainly feel more secure if the letter were sealed in a tamper-proof envelope.

Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) and how it adds an extra layer of security to online accounts Imagine you’re a valiant knight, guarding the entrance to a grand castle. Your duty is to ensure no one unauthorized gains entry. To verify the identity of a visitor, you ask for their insignia. But what if an enemy disguises