Author/Source: Graham Cluley See the full link here
Takeaway
This article talks about two big security stories from the Smashing Security podcast. You’ll learn how false information online can cost businesses a lot of money and about a clever cyberattack that stole goods from an airport without physically breaking in.
Technical Subject Understandability
Beginner
Analogy/Comparison
Dealing with online disinformation is like trying to protect your business from a rumor mill that costs you money instead of just hurting feelings.
Why It Matters
These topics matter because they show how digital threats can have real-world impacts. For example, businesses lose $78 billion globally each year because of online disinformation, affecting sales and reputations. Also, cyberattacks like the one at Mumbai airport show that stealing data can be just as effective as a physical heist to get valuable goods.
Related Terms
Disinformation, Cyberattack, Cargo management system. Jargon Conversion: Disinformation is false information spread on purpose to mislead people. A cyberattack is a harmful action using computers and networks to steal data or disrupt systems. A cargo management system is a computer system that tracks and organizes goods being shipped.
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