We install a new app. Excited about a new feature or simply wanting to get things done quickly, a pop-up appears asking for access. What do we do? In most cases, our thumb instinctively moves toward the “Allow” button. We often treat these prompts as redundant bureaucracy – a hurdle on the way to our…
In the physical world, none of us would dream of using a single key to open our house, car, office, and bank vault. So why do we do it so frequently in the digital world? We use the same simple passwords because our memory has its limits, and the number of accounts we own is…
You visit your bank’s website or your favorite online store. Everything looks familiar: the logo is in its place, the colors match, and a reassuring padlock sits in the address bar. Does this mean you are safe? Unfortunately, not always. Phishing is more than simple data theft; it is the art of illusion. Cybercriminals no…
We naturally think of cybersecurity in technical terms: comples passwords, taped-over webcams, and antivirus software. Meanwhile, the latest data from NASK sounds the alarm in a completely different area – the social one. As many as 82% of children receive a smartphone before their 11th birthday, entering a world where the boundaries between curiosity and…
Imagine getting into a car with zero preparation. You don’t know the rules of the road, you don’t understand how the clutch works, and road signs are as incomprehensible to you as hieroglyphics. Sounds absurd? Yes, but that is exactly what our “entry” into the digital world looks like. We use the internet almost instinctively,…
The development of artificial intelligence (AI) technology is changing the way companies, public solutions, and entire economic sectors operate. Algorithms icreasingly support decision-making processes, recruitment, customer service, and user bahavior analysis. Although AI brings enormous benefits in terms of efficiency and automation, it also raises serious questions about the security and privacy of personal data….
Today, there is hardly anyone who doesn’t use an instant messaging app. WhatsApp – often for family chats or, as parents will surely confirm, schoold groups; Messenger – for socializing; Signal – for more security-conscious users. Choosing a tool in private life is a matter of preference – some prioritize convenience, others security or some…
An information overload, incessant scrolling, and the sharing of life’s moments on social media have contributed to the rise of sharenting (share + parenting), which has become a daily practise for millions of parents worldwide. Initially treated as a sociological phenomenon – parents documenting their children’s development, sharing photos from family gatherings or school events…
Cyberattacks do not appear out of thin air. There are symptoms that should serve as warning signals for you. This text is about those signs. Below, you will find an analysis of several high-profile cases, as well as the alarm signals that could have pre-emptively warned that an attack was being planned. Where a cyberattack…
No one wants to become a victim of a cyberattack. Organizations invest in security systems, regular backups, firewalls, and network monitoring, while the experience and knowledge of employed specialists form the foundation of protection. Nevertheless, incidents still happen. Sometimes, howeverm their cause lies beyond the direct control of the IT administrator. Why? Are best practices…
