Windows 7 reaches End of Life (EOL) – Are you ready for the risks or would you rather upgrade your OS?

Credit to Author: Sushmita Kalashikar| Date: Wed, 22 Jan 2020 05:37:49 +0000

14 Jan 2020 marked a huge day for Windows, as Microsoft ended support for Windows 7, the operating system that had been touching lives for nearly 11 years. Introduced almost a decade back, Windows 7 was designed basically to fix the failures that came with Windows Vista. The popularity of…

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Skills that can help kids deal with cybersecurity challenges NOW & LATER

Credit to Author: Sushmita Kalashikar| Date: Fri, 27 Dec 2019 11:42:43 +0000

With the growing incidences of cyber-attacks, it has become indispensable for us to prepare our kids to face the challenges of cyber security head-on, rather than shy away from them. While schools do their best to make kids aware of the good and bad of using the internet, parents are…

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Top Cyber-security trends affecting Windows users during 2019

Credit to Author: Sushmita Kalashikar| Date: Thu, 19 Dec 2019 13:15:20 +0000

The year 2019 saw several new and recurring incidences of cyber-attacks, giving enterprises sleepless nights and the general public a run for security cover. However, there were a few trending malware that kept creating havoc and continued to keep the security experts on toes! Here’s a quick insight on few…

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Cybercrime not limited to Metro cities – Wake up call for Smaller cities of India!

Credit to Author: Sushmita Kalashikar| Date: Mon, 09 Dec 2019 10:36:26 +0000

Cyber-attacks and cybercrimes are no more only about metro cities of India. In fact, cyber criminals are quick to shift their attention to smaller cities, owing to the fact that people/businesses in smaller cities are less familiar with the need or importance of cyber security. This makes it easier for…

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This Children’s Day, pledge the online security of your kids!

Credit to Author: Sushmita Kalashikar| Date: Thu, 14 Nov 2019 07:15:18 +0000

It’s Children’s Day and there couldn’t be a better day to pledge the security of our young minds, not just in the physical world but also virtual world. While technology has improved our lives in ways beyond our control and provided our kids with an ocean of knowledge, we cannot…

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Think loud! Can the regular delivery boy at your office launch a malware?

Credit to Author: Sushmita Kalashikar| Date: Tue, 12 Nov 2019 12:46:00 +0000

Most companies employ strict security practices when it comes to the security of their office and infrastructure. There are security guards to monitor the entry and exit, surveillance cameras in place for 360° view and system administrators to keep a check on the security of systems and networks. While most…

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Teacher’s Day Special – Things that teachers must know about their students to make them cyber safe

Credit to Author: Sushmita Kalashikar| Date: Wed, 04 Sep 2019 12:37:31 +0000

A good teacher is not just someone who is good with academics. They are more of a role model and mentor, who can share the right knowledge with their students, to help them choose and perceive between the good and bad of the society they live in. Given the increasing…

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