YouTube is the world's second-biggest social media platform, currently boasting 2.7 billion active users in 2023, second only to Facebook, which stands at 2.9 billion. An important feature of YouTube is YouTube Kids, where 35 million children can enjoy age-appropriate content for younger audiences (5-8 years) and older (9-12 years).

It’s that not-so-wonderful time of the year when we look at the most significant data leaks, breaches, and hacks in 2023. This year, data leaks remain a consistent threat to our data, with an average cost of $4.35 million. This article looks at some of the most significant cyberattacks that happened throughout the year, what caused them, how the business reacted, and valuable tips on protecting yourself from the cyber world’s biggest threat.

The rapid growth we see ourselves in regarding technology has caused businesses to change to digital methods to secure data quickly. The time limitations businesses face to secure their data quickly and effectively may cause the security standards to drop, leaving companies wide open to cybercrime. Cybercrime remains a global problem in 2023, reflected in the rising costs of data breaches and increased attacks on businesses and people’s data.

Happy Cybersecurity Awareness Month! Since 2004, the United States has recognized October as Cybersecurity Awareness Month. The president at the time, George Bush, alongside the United States Congress, declared October as the month to dedicate to cybersecurity and raise awareness about the importance of protecting sensitive information in the following sectors: Each of these sectors plays a significant role in shaping society's social, economic, and political landscape in the past, future, and present.

The rise of remote work, which currently sees 40% of US employees working remotely at least one day a week, has been fueled by technological advancements and recent global events. But with this shift comes a silent, lurking challenge: cybersecurity. The vast, interconnected web of remote workspaces amplifies the potential for cyber attacks. Businesses must protect their data to maintain the trust of customers, preserve their reputation, and ensure uninterrupted business operations.

Online privacy is a critical issue that continues to plague our increasingly digital world. Imagine traveling abroad for a business trip and suddenly realizing you need to make an urgent bank transfer. The only option you have is to use the hotel's public Wi-Fi. You know the risks of conducting financial transactions over an unsecured network, but the transfer is critical. You need to ensure you're doing a safe online banking transaction.

Data loss prevention is a security solution to detect and prevent sensitive data utilization. A data loss prevention strategy is necessary for organizations wishing to avoid data breaches and destruction. Even if an organization has a solid data loss prevention routine in place, it does not eliminate potential threats. The most common causes are: The existence of different data leak prevention types calls for a deep dive into understanding them.

The EU Healthcare system is under attack. Between January 2021 and March 2023, the health sector faced various cybersecurity incidents, endangering the confidential information of hospital and patient data. For the 13th year in a row, the healthcare industry reported the most expensive data breaches, averaging a cost of USD 10.93 million. This year, 40 million patients have already been impacted by data breaches, indicating that 2023 is on track to set a new record for attacks on the health sector.

Do you wish you could enjoy the internet's benefits while ensuring your privacy and security? Well, you're not alone. According to a survey, 79% of U.S. adults said they were at least somewhat concerned about their online privacy and security, specifically how companies use the data collected about them. It's a valid concern. In this article, you’ll discover critical tips for safeguarding your personal data and online security requirements.

According to IBM’s 2022 Data Breach Report, at least 42 million records were exposed due to data breaches between March 2021 and February 2022. Network security is a set of processes that protects a business from security incidents such as unauthorized access, data breaches, and any other malicious activities. With the world’s increasing dependency on interconnected devices, ensuring that our devices and information are safe is vital.