Why Every Like, Share & Tag Could Be a Cyber Risk Scrolling through your timeline. Liking a meme. Posting vacation pics. Tagging friends. It all seems harmless—until your digital life becomes an open book for hackers, stalkers, and scammers. Social media was built for connection. But today, it’s also a playground for cybercriminals, identity thieves,…

You open your inbox and find an email titled: "Congratulations! You've been shortlisted for a remote job at Microsoft with a $5,000 starting bonus!" Sounds exciting, right? But here’s the harsh reality: That offer letter could be your entry ticket to identity theft, financial loss, or even blackmail. Job recruitment scams prey on your hopes—especially…

Public Wi-Fi allows for instant connectivity anywhere, letting you work from cafes, check emails at airports, and stream content on the go. But here’s the brutal truth: public Wi-Fi is a hacker’s playground if you’re not careful. When you connect to "Free Airport Wi-Fi," you're not just getting internet access, you're risking data theft, financial fraud, and…

Online shopping promised convenience—instant purchases, endless choices, and doorstep delivery. Consumers embraced e-commerce, trusting platforms with their payment details and personal information. But here’s the harsh truth: the digital marketplace is a hacker’s goldmine if you’re not careful. When you click "Buy Now," you’re not just getting a product—you’re risking financial fraud, identity theft, and malware…

Cloud computing promised a revolution—scalability, cost savings, and easy access to data from anywhere. Companies rushed to move critical systems to the cloud, believing it would make them faster and more efficient. But here’s the reality: the cloud is a hacker’s playground if you’re not paying attention. When you store your data on someone else’s…

Once upon a time, cybersecurity operated on a simple principle: “Trust but verify.” If you were inside the network, you were trusted. If you were outside, you weren’t. But that outdated mindset has led to some of the biggest cyber breaches in history. Attackers no longer "hack" in the traditional sense—they log in using stolen…

Once upon a time, cybercriminals relied on email phishing and fake websites to steal your information. Today, they don’t need you to click on a shady link in an email anymore. Instead, they’ve evolved their tactics—turning QR codes into digital traps. You see them everywhere: restaurant tables, parking meters, event check-ins, and even on official-looking…

Most people think of the internet as what they see every day—Google searches, social media, and online shopping. But that’s just the surface. Beneath it lies a hidden world, a digital underground where criminals trade stolen data, hackers sell exploits, and entire marketplaces exist beyond the reach of traditional law enforcement. This is the Dark…

Another massive crypto hack has rocked the industry. The FBI has officially confirmed that North Korea’s Lazarus Group pulled off the biggest cryptocurrency heist in history, stealing $1.5 billion from Bybit, a major exchange. As a crypto enthusiast and investor, I’ve always educated people on the risks of leaving funds on exchanges. This latest breach…

Most cybercriminals think they can cover their tracks—deleting logs, masking IP addresses, and using encrypted channels. But here’s the truth: every digital action leaves a footprint. Digital forensics is the art of following that trail, reconstructing cyberattacks, and uncovering the hidden evidence criminals leave behind. In today’s world, where data breaches, insider threats, and cyber…