Session Hijacking: Understanding Risks and Prevention Techniques
In the vast digital landscape we navigate daily, there’s a lurking menace that often goes unnoticed—session hijacking. Imagine casually logging into your favorite website only to find out that someone else has taken over your account without you even realizing it. That’s the reality of session hijacking, where attackers snatch away control from unsuspecting users,…
How To Stop Spoofing Emails: Effective Security Techniques To Prevent Phishing
Email spoofing is becoming a common issue that many of us encounter, often masquerading as a trusted source to trick us into revealing sensitive information. Imagine opening your inbox only to find a message that looks like it’s from your bank, but it’s actually from a cybercriminal. Frustrating, right? Spoofing emails can lead to significant…
What is DMARC alignment and why does it matter?
DMARC (Domain-based Message Authentication, Reporting, and Conformance) is one of the most effective email authentication protocols. It helps in preventing the unauthorised use of your business domain to carry out threat attacks like phishing and spoofing. However, there are multiple factors that affect the efficacy of DMARC implementation. One such crucial factor is DMARC alignment. …
Cybersecurity Orders Reversed, OpenAI blocks Attackers, Africa Boosts Training
This week, we will see how the cybersecurity system is going through a transformation under the leadership of Trump. Also, our focus will be on OpenAI’s banning of ChatGPT profiles associated with nation-state cyberattackers. Lastly, we will discuss the ongoing cybersecurity training sessions in Africa, aiming at curbing threat attacks once and for all. If…
What Is a DNS AAAA Record? An In-Depth Explanation
In the vast landscape of the internet, have you ever wondered how your favorite websites know where to find you? Enter the unsung hero of web connectivity—the DNS AAAA record. This might sound technical, but it’s really just a way for your device to chat with others over IPv6 addresses instead of the older IPv4…
DKIM in TXT or CNAME record— which one is better?
A DKIM record stores the public key that is used to verify if an email sent from your domain was tampered with in transit. It can exist in your domain’s DNS as a TXT (Text) or CNAME (Canonical Name) record, enabling a safer email channel. DKIM records are mostly in the TXT format. However, a…
