Jasmine Gillard is an award-nominated cybersecurity leader and penetration tester. She founded Mind the Security Gap to make cybersecurity accessible for small businesses and non-technical audiences.
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Cyber security remains one of the most male-dominated industries. In this International Women’s Day article, I share my experience as a woman, the stereotypes that still exist, and why the industry is more accessible than many people realise.
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What are hackers really going to do, steal a banana from your smart fridge? Find out why everyday devices like cameras, doorbells and TVs can be enticing for hackers.
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When people think of cyberattacks, they probably imagine huge companies making the headlines, such as big banks, hospitals, government departments, and global brands. You probably don't think small businesses, family-run shops, or self-employed freelancers working from their kitchen table are targets, right? However, the truth is that everyone
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Think hackers only target computers? Think again. Learn how scammers exploit trust with phishing, fake calls, and USB attacks, and discover simple steps to protect yourself.
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Phishing scams are everywhere, emails, texts, calls and even QR codes. Learn how hackers use psychological tricks to steal your data, how to spot red flags, and see a real phishing attack demo in action.
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Free public Wi-Fi isn’t always as safe as it seems. Learn how hackers can exploit open networks, what risks you face, and how to protect yourself when connecting in cafés, airports, hotels and trains.
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Let’s be honest - Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) can be annoying. You’re just trying to log in, minding your own business. Maybe you want to order something or check your emails - and now it wants you to check your phone, grab a code, or click some magic link
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If you have ever received a message saying your password was found in a data breach, you might have just brushed it off. So what? You might think. After all, what could someone really do with your old login details? The truth is – it can lead to a lot more
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Most people fall into the habit of using the same password for multiple sites and apps. It’s convenient, and nobody is going to guess ‘Porcupine34!’ or ‘ManchesterCity720!’, right? But that’s where the misconception lies. Hackers aren’t sitting at their computers manually guessing passwords like in the movies.
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When people hear “cybersecurity,” they often picture a figure in a black hoodie typing away in a dark basement. But that’s not quite how it works. In fact, some of the most important cybersecurity work isn’t about defending against hackers, it's about thinking like one. That’
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I’ve been working in cybersecurity for a few years now, but before I entered the field, I had no clue about cybersecurity, what it involved, or even that it existed. I didn’t know how attackers got into systems, or what made something a “critical vulnerability.” Like most people,