A deepfake detection guide for your business
With the use of AI, the Internet is being flooded with deepfakes. These pose a risk not only to people but also to organizations. They undermine trust, enable fraud, and spread misinformation. So, what can companies do to safeguard their reputations, assets, and stakeholders? This guide outlines actionable steps to address the challenges posed by […]
How to set up safe settings on social media: Facebook
Facebook is one of the most popular social media platforms worldwide. Launched in 2004 by Mark Zuckerberg and others at Harvard University, it is now owned by Meta Platforms, Inc.. Through various digital interactions, Facebook allows users to connect with friends, family, colleagues, and organizations. And while it’s considered “old school,” Facebook will enable users […]
Best practices in API security
According to a recent report from Imperva (a Thales company), organizations lose $94- $186 billion every year to vulnerable or insecure APIs abused by bots. The report highlights that this security threat accounts for up to 11.8% of global cybersecurity events and losses, highlighting a new trend in cyberattacks. In this article, we want to […]
Best practices for web app developers: designing web apps with a secure architecture
A robust architecture is the foundation of a secure web application, and adhering to best practices is essential to mitigate risks effectively. In our previous articles, we have explored how to prevent application-level and network-level session hijacking attacks. Let’s now delve into design implementations for crafting a secure architecture for web applications. Changing the way […]
Best practices for web app developers: preventing network-level session hijacking
In our previous article, we examined the best practices for preventing application-level hijacking attacks. We’ll now discuss using secure protocols to implement security measures for network-level session hijacking threats. What is network-level session hijacking? Network-level session hijacking occurs when an unauthorized user intercepts and takes over a session between a client (in this case, a […]
Best practices for web app developers: preventing application-level session hijacking
Developers typically have one goal in mind: building functional, user-friendly applications. However, being a good coder only sometimes means that the application is well-built from a security perspective. Most of the time, security is an afterthought with last-minute modifications to comply with basic requirements. There are so many threats to web applications that more than […]