You’ve probably heard of phishing, but do you really know what it is?

Phishing is a type of fraud that involves sending emails that appear to be from a trustworthy source (like your bank) in order to obtain sensitive information like usernames and passwords. The email might look like it’s from your bank but actually directs you to a fake website where you’re asked to enter your personal information.

If you’re not careful, phishing emails can lead to identity theft, credit card fraud, and other problems that can have long-lasting effects on your financial life.

Here are some tips for spotting phishing emails:

• Look out for typos or strange grammar. If an email seems off or feels fishy in any way, don’t open the link or download any attachments until you’ve confirmed with the company that sent it that they did indeed send it!
• Look at the sender’s address carefully. Is there an “@” symbol before the “mailto:” symbol? If there isn’t one, then chances are good this isn’t really from who it says it is.
• Check for signs of urgency (like “act now!”) or threats (“your account has been suspended”). Legitimate companies won’t.

Who hasn’t gotten a phishing email at some point? It’s a common occurrence, and it’s not going away any time soon. But what is phishing? And how can you prevent yourself from being phished?

What is Phishing?

Phishing is a scam that uses fake websites, emails, or texts to trick people into giving up their personal information. These fake sites might look like your bank’s website, for example, but if you enter your login information on them, those thieves can use it to access your accounts.

Phishing is a type of cybercrime where hackers send fake emails pretending to be from a legitimate company or organization in order to trick you into giving up personal information. Phishing emails are often designed to look like they come from a legitimate source, like your bank or a government agency. They might ask you for personal details like your account number, password, or social security number.

It’s easy to fall prey to phishing scams—they’re designed that way! But there are ways you can protect yourself and help stop these harmful attacks from happening. Here’s how:

• Never click on links in emails that are asking for information about you. If an email asks for sensitive information, go directly to the company’s website (wherever it may be) and log in normally.
• Look out for typos or bad grammar in emails that ask for personal details. If something looks off, do some more research before responding.
• Be wary of any email that asks you to reply immediately with sensitive information—that should never happen!

When it comes to phishing, you’ve got to be on your toes.

You need to act now!

We at IronCAP™ have been trying to educate businesses and individuals that Q-day (the day the first quantum hack is publicly recognized) is around the corner and everybody needs to gear up. Nation states and governments are already at it, how about you? To learn more, visit www.ironcap.ca.

IronCAP™ is our latest innovation for the post-quantum cybersecurity. This patent-protected, post-quantum cryptographic system is based on the Goppa Code-based cryptographic technology. It has embedded our proprietary subclass of (L, G) making it not only more secured but also has faster cryptographic operations (key generation, encryption, decryption) than the traditional Goppa Code-based technology (McEliece). We are offering a live demonstration for the general public to try and experience the strength of IronCAP™ post-quantum encryption easily. To learn more, visit www.ironcap.ca.

Quantum computers are not yet in general use, but they’ve been under development for decades.

Quantum computers are not yet in general use, though they’ve been under development for several decades. Quantum computing works with quantum bits (qubits), which are like regular bits but can be in multiple states at once. While it’s difficult to explain exactly how this works, the basic idea is that qubits can represent both 0 and 1 at the same time, giving them an exponential advantage over traditional binary systems. They’re also very fast—a quantum computer with just 300 qubits could theoretically perform calculations millions of times faster than a supercomputer running on classical logic.

In the world of computing, quantum computing is a game-changer. While traditional computers use binary bits to store information in “yes” or “no” states, quantum computers use qubits that can exist in both states simultaneously. This allows them to perform multiple calculations at once and do so much faster than traditional computers. But while quantum computing has many promising applications, such as developing new drugs and materials, it also presents serious risks for businesses operating in regulated industries—and not just because of its potential impact on encryption methods used to protect data stored on cloud servers.

Creating a functional quantum computer requires complex physical infrastructure.

Physically, the hardware of a functional quantum computer is complex. In order to be able to run computations, it must be cooled to extremely low temperatures and isolated from vibrations and other disturbances. These requirements make it difficult to create large-scale quantum computers as they require an enormous amount of energy and cooling capability. Additionally, these computers need enough memory capabilities in order to communicate with each other and process large amounts of data at once.

A functional quantum computer could be used to break existing encryption methods, potentially exposing much of the world’s data to theft and fraud.

Quantum computers could be used to break encryption methods, potentially exposing much of the world’s data to theft and fraud.

A functional quantum computer would be able to break the encryption algorithms used in most current day communications, including emails and banking transactions. This means that any information encrypted using today’s methods would no longer be secure.

As businesses adopt cloud computing as their primary delivery model for IT services, the security of data stored in cloud environments is of paramount importance.

As businesses adopt cloud computing as their primary delivery model for IT services, the security of data stored in cloud environments is of paramount importance. The cloud offers a tempting target for hackers because it has a large attack surface and is highly vulnerable to all the same types of attacks as a traditional network. But there are also new types of attacks that could be launched against clouds, including quantum computing-based attacks.

The prospect of quantum computing being able to break encryption within the next decade or so represents a risk that companies can’t afford to ignore.

The prospect of quantum computing being able to break encryption within the next decade or so represents a risk that companies can’t afford to ignore.

Data encryption is the only way to protect data from being breached, but quantum computing may be able destroy this protection within our lifetimes. Quantum computers are incredibly fast at solving certain types of problems, and they could theoretically be used for good or evil. If you’re not concerned about the risks associated with quantum computing, you should be!

You need to act now!

We at IronCAP™ have been trying to educate businesses and individuals that Q-day (the day the first quantum hack is publicly recognized) is around the corner and everybody needs to gear up. Nation states and governments are already at it, how about you? To learn more, visit www.ironcap.ca.

IronCAP™ is our latest innovation for the post-quantum cybersecurity. This patent-protected, post-quantum cryptographic system is based on the Goppa Code-based cryptographic technology. It has embedded our proprietary subclass of (L, G) making it not only more secured but also has faster cryptographic operations (key generation, encryption, decryption) than the traditional Goppa Code-based technology (McEliece). We are offering a live demonstration for the general public to try and experience the strength of IronCAP™ post-quantum encryption easily. To learn more, visit www.ironcap.ca.

The #QuantumThreat is real, and needs to be on the agenda of every company board!

We are still in the early days of quantum computing technology, but it’s clear that this is an area that businesses should be paying attention to. The potential threats and risks associated with quantum computing are serious, but they can be mitigated with proper planning and preparation. It’s time for companies to start taking steps now in order to protect themselves from future problems—and if you don’t believe us, just ask Google!

Remember, quantum computers already exist. And, while today’s commercially-created quantum machines are nowhere near powerful enough to approach quantum supremacy, absolutely nobody knows the true extent of the quantum capabilities of all of the technologically-advanced governments around the world.

The risks of quantum computing are real and growing. As a business operating in a regulated industry, you may think that the threat of quantum computing is theoretical or limited to other industries such as finance or research. However, this is not the case—the risk of quantum computing will affect every industry.

Quantum computers are coming and they’re going to change the way we work. If you’re an executive or a business owner, it’s important that you understand the risks associated with quantum computing and begin taking steps now in order to prepare for what lies ahead.

To get started, consider these tips:

• Know your options (and don’t be afraid to explore new ones). You may think that your company is too small or too large for quantum-safe encryption, but if this isn’t true then it’s worth exploring all of your options before making assumptions about what can be done.
• There may also be other technologies available that can help protect against quantum attacks, such as hardware security modules (HSMs). HSM devices connect directly into a company’s systems via USB ports in order to provide additional security measures against any type of cyberattack—including those from quantum computers!
• It’s important not only that companies understand their own needs when it comes time for new technology but also how these needs fit into larger trends happening within industries like healthcare where patients’ privacy concerns need addressing urgently before any potential interference occurs due specifically because they were unprepared beforehand.

You need to act now!

We at IronCAP™ have been trying to educate businesses and individuals that Q-day (the day the first quantum hack is publicly recognized) is around the corner and everybody needs to gear up. Nation states and governments are already at it, how about you? To learn more, visit www.ironcap.ca.

IronCAP™ is our latest innovation for the post-quantum cybersecurity. This patent-protected, post-quantum cryptographic system is based on the Goppa Code-based cryptographic technology. It has embedded our proprietary subclass of (L, G) making it not only more secured but also has faster cryptographic operations (key generation, encryption, decryption) than the traditional Goppa Code-based technology (McEliece). We are offering a live demonstration for the general public to try and experience the strength of IronCAP™ post-quantum encryption easily. To learn more, visit www.ironcap.ca.