Mitigation Strategies for Desktop and Web Applications
Lately, we’ve faced some interesting new challenges. Security layers are being implemented more frequently in the Software Development…
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Cybersecurity 101: Understanding Confidentiality, in the CIA Triad
Continuing with our cybersecurity fundamental series, we’ll explore one essential concept in cybersecurity – the CIA Triad. While…
The Mathematics Behind Password Strength: The Simple Truth
The conventional thinking about password security often misses important nuances. While common sense trained us to believe “p#4St49@!”…
DORA 2025: The Financial Sector’s New Cyber Reality
The Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) will apply as of 17 January 2025, marking another checkpoint in EU’s…
Always On Guard: The Mental Health Cost of Cyber Threat Awareness
Two years ago, I joined the cybersecurity field. I began on my own, but then pursued it as…
The Psychology of Phishing: Why Smart People Fall for Scams
Do you know that feeling of dread when you realize you’ve clicked on a suspicious link? I know…
Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP): Understanding the Technical Challenge
The Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP) certification stands as one of the most demanding technical assessments in cybersecurity,…
Meta’s Role in Romania’s 2024 Election: A Critical Analysis of Platform Oversight
A thorough investigation published on December 9, 2024, by Check First in collaboration with Reset Tech and EU…
Romania’s Electrica Group Responds to Cybersecurity Incident
Romania’s largest electricity provider Electrica Group is currently responding to a cybersecurity incident, according to a company statement…
Cybersecurity 101: Understanding Reconnaissance – The First Step in MITRE ATT&CK
Continuing our mitre series, we will explore how attackers take the first step. As we will later uncover,…