6 Majestic Google Chrome Extensions for Web Developers

Revolutionary Chrome Extensions This story is behind Medium’s membership paywall, which means the writer earns through Partner Program. Enjoy reading on Medium? Buy a membership for full access. I use more than 20 Chrome extensions in my day-to-day as a developer. They make my life easier and add a lot of value to my life. Programmers often continue … More 6 Majestic Google Chrome Extensions for Web Developers

20 Best VSCode Extensions for Frontend Developers 

There are thousands of extensions in the Visual Studio Marketplace. I would like to mention some extensions that have been really helpful in my frontend development journey. 1. Visual Studio IntelliCode This extension provides AI assistance for different languages such as Python, JavaScript, and Java. It supports different JavaScript frameworks like Angular, React, and Next.js. … More 20 Best VSCode Extensions for Frontend Developers 

What is Log4j? how bad it is and what’s at stake

Log4Shell, an internet vulnerability that affects millions of computers, involves an obscure but nearly ubiquitous piece of software, Log4j. The software is used to record all manner of activities that go on under the hood in a wide range of computer systems. Jen Easterly, director of the U.S. Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency, called Log4Shell … More What is Log4j? how bad it is and what’s at stake

Can I start a career in cybersecurity with no experience?

The market for cybersecurity professionals is crying out for new entrants. Reports like those from ESG, who publishes an annual survey on the state of IT, show this quite clearly. In their 2018 report, they identified cybersecurity as the area most in need of skilled personnel. The report also identified that the need for cybersecurity … More Can I start a career in cybersecurity with no experience?

The 5 Most Expensive Phishing Scams of all Time

Phishing attacks are a popular attack vector for cybercriminals because they are simple and effective. A well-crafted phishing email is much easier to develop than a zero-day exploit, yet can have the same negative impact. These attacks are designed to prey upon human nature. People want to be helpful, obey authority, and are more likely … More The 5 Most Expensive Phishing Scams of all Time

What To Do When Your Business Is Hacked

As businesses move to a remote workforce, hackers have increased their activity to capitalize on new security holes. Cybercriminals often use unsophisticated methods that continue to be extremely successful. These include phishing emails to harvest credentials and gain easy access to business-critical environments. Hackers are also using ransomware to hold your data hostage, demanding a … More What To Do When Your Business Is Hacked

Why Cybersecurity is Important in 2021

Let’s face it; we live in a digital world. Our work lives, personal lives, and finances have all begun gravitating toward the world of the internet, mobile computing, and electronic media. Unfortunately, this widespread phenomenon makes us more vulnerable than ever to malicious attacks, invasions of privacy, fraud, and other such unpleasantries. That’s why cybersecurity … More Why Cybersecurity is Important in 2021

What are the different roles within cybersecurity?

People talk about the cybersecurity job market like it’s a monolith, but there are a number of different roles within cybersecurity, depending not only on your skill level and experience but on what you like to do. In fact, Cybercrime Magazine came up with a list of 50 cybersecurity job titles, while CyberSN, a recruiting … More What are the different roles within cybersecurity?

What Does It Take To Be a Cybersecurity Researcher?

Behind the strategies and solutions needed to counter today’s cyber threats are—dedicated cybersecurity researchers. They spend their lives dissecting code and analyzing incident reports to discover how to stop the bad guys. But what drives these specialists? To understand the motivations for why these cybersecurity pros do what they do, we decided to talk with … More What Does It Take To Be a Cybersecurity Researcher?