Assessing performance, whether by machines or humans, is never truly free from bias or subjectivity. Even with rules and standards in place, individual interpretations can lead to inconsistent outcomes. This reality is easy to overlook in high-stakes environments where accuracy is paramount. But the consequences of slight deviations in judgment can be immense, especially in cybersecurity, where organizations rely heavily on automated systems to defend against ever-evolving threats. A vivid example comes from the world of competitive sports. At the Winter Olympics in Beijing, Japanese snowboarder Ayumu Hirano delivered an…

Organizations today are managing unprecedented volumes of data, but a significant portion—estimated at around 80 percent—is unstructured. This includes documents, presentations, spreadsheets, images, emails, and other content that is not stored in a traditional database. Unlike structured data, which is typically stored in organized tables and fields, unstructured data lives in file systems, cloud storage, collaboration platforms, and endpoint devices. Its lack of structure makes it difficult to classify, monitor, and protect. Unstructured data tends to be more vulnerable because it moves freely across environments. A confidential report might begin…

Over the past few decades, the world has witnessed remarkable advancements in mobile communications. From the early days of 1G voice communication to the high-speed internet capabilities of 4G, each generation of wireless networks has brought transformative change. Now, with the emergence of 5G, a new era of ultra-fast, low-latency, and high-capacity wireless communication is reshaping industries and redefining the modern workplace. 5G is more than just an incremental improvement over its predecessors. It represents a complete overhaul in the way data is transmitted, consumed, and protected. Businesses around the…

In recent years, the cybersecurity community has witnessed an alarming rise in the sophistication and scale of malicious campaigns designed to exploit unsuspecting users. One of the most notable threats is the use of fake blogs to distribute rogue antivirus software. These campaigns are not isolated incidents but part of a broad, calculated effort by blackhat hackers to leverage trusted web formats to push deceptive malware. What makes these fake blog campaigns particularly dangerous is their ability to blend in seamlessly with legitimate content online. Unlike traditional phishing tactics or…

Multifactor authentication (MFA) has long been hailed as a crucial defense mechanism in the cybersecurity arsenal. By requiring users to provide two or more pieces of evidence to verify their identity—such as a password and a code sent to their phone—MFA significantly reduces the chances of unauthorized access. However, as MFA adoption becomes more widespread, cybercriminals have found ways to exploit its limitations. While MFA has successfully prevented countless intrusions, it is not a flawless system. Threat actors are no longer trying to break MFA through brute force; they’re circumventing…