Eavesdropping, or passive surveillance, is a clandestine method that involves intercepting and monitoring communications without the knowledge or consent of those involved. This silent threat can pose significant risks to businesses, particularly those with confidential data and mission-critical operations.
In today’s quantum age, where cyber threats are becoming increasingly sophisticated and pervasive, cybersecurity has emerged as a critical business imperative. For CEOs of MSMEs (Micro, Small, and Medium-sized Enterprises), effectively communicating the importance of cybersecurity to their board is paramount to securing the necessary investments to safeguard their organisation’s assets, reputation, and operational continuity. This blog post will delve into CEOs’ strategies to navigate the cybersecurity landscape and convince their board of the urgency and value of investing in robust cybersecurity measures.
The Siri bug, a security loophole, allowed malicious actors to bypass device security measures and access sensitive information stored on locked iPhones, iPads, and other Apple devices. This was achieved through voice commands directed at Siri, circumventing the need for a passcode or biometric authentication.
Data exfiltration – the theft of sensitive information – is a growing threat, posing severe financial and reputational risks.
Gaslighting, the insidious manipulation of someone’s perception of reality, can have a devastating impact on your bottom line.