Security | Threat Detection | Cyberattacks | DevSecOps | Compliance

Top tips is a weekly column where we highlight what’s trending in the tech world today and list ways to explore these trends. This week, we’re exploring how passwordless authentication is becoming the new standard for secure, seamless access. For decades, passwords have been the cornerstone of digital authentication. But in today's cyberthreat landscape, this is no longer enough.

On July 3, 2025, Qantas confirmed in an update statement that a cyber incident had compromised data from one of its contact centers, following the detection of suspicious activity on June 30. The breach didn’t strike at the heart of Qantas’ systems; it snuck in through a third-party provider. The attack allegedly exposed the data of 6 million Qantas customers. Figure 1. Qantas’ latest statement posted on July 3, 2025.

Did you know that over 30,000 websites are hacked every day? From small business sites to major brands, no one is immune. A hacked website does not just damage your reputation, it can leak sensitive data, spread malware, and tank your SEO rankings overnight. But don’t panic. With a systematic approach, you can regain control, clean up the infection, and secure your website to prevent future attacks.

Purpose: Help payment service providers achieve PCI DSS Level 1 compliance with enterprise-grade security. Scope: Technical requirements across network, data, access, physical, and cloud environments. Outcome: A compliant, breach-resistant system that builds trust and streamlines audits. Methodology: Real-world pentesting, layered defenses, and compliance-driven implementation. In 2023 alone, the payments industry handled north of 3.4 trillion transactions worth >$1.8 quadrillion.

DLP emerged at a time when corporate IT environments were relatively straightforward. Employees worked primarily from corporate offices, data resided in on-premises servers, and communications happened through company-managed email systems and file shares. Traditional DLP solutions were designed to thrive in this environment.

As organizations continue to face an increasing number of sophisticated threats that require advanced managed detection and response capabilities, Trustwave has developed a series of solutions to help maintain a high level of security. One such solutions is Trustwave’s Managed Extended Detection and Response (MXDR) with Co-Managed Security Operations Center (SOC) offering.

Most of the time on the Ignyte blog, we talk about overarching security frameworks like FedRAMP, CMMC, and ISO 27001. Sometimes, though, it’s worth digging deeper into smaller-scale elements of these frameworks. Today’s target is ISO 27017, the ISO/IEC publication focusing on cloud service security. What does this document entail, who needs to use it, and what does compliance involve? Let’s discuss.

Security Operations Centre (SOC) teams have never had it easy - but today, the complexity of defending against cyber threats has taken on an entirely new dimension. You’ve secured endpoints, networks, and cloud infrastructure. But the biggest threats are at the human layer, where visibility is lacking and most breaches begin.

Sim swapping scams have exponentially increased in recent years, with the FBI reporting approximately $25.9 million in losses from 800 reported cases in 2024 alone. This increase isn’t just about money but represents a fundamental vulnerability in how we secure our digital lives. Scammers try to hijack your phone number by convincing your mobile provider to transfer your number to their device.

In a fast-paced reality like today, cyber foes are becoming increasingly advanced. Among the stealthiest and most overlooked dangers is the zip bomb attack, also referred to as a decompression bomb. Zip bomb attacks are far from harmless compressed files. They can cripple your systems, shut down antivirus software. They allow more serious intrusions to occur without common malware. You are certainly not alone if the idea of zip bombs is unfamiliar to you.