Proactive Data: Blog

The diploma isn’t even framed yet, and hackers are already rolling out the welcome mat. The moment graduates start job hunting, their personal data becomes prime real estate for cybercriminals. Fake recruiters, phishing emails posing as HR, and password-stealing scams…

Every year, the list of most common passwords makes its way around the internet, and every year, it’s just as concerning. People are still using “123456” and “password” like it’s 1999. Meanwhile, cybercriminals don’t need cutting-edge hacking tools when people…

Your phone is more than a phone. It is a wallet, a filing cabinet, a work desk, and a personal vault — and hackers know it. The same goes for laptops and tablets, which store everything from financial records to…

If the internet were a country, it would be among the world’s top energy consumers. A 2024 study published in Nature Communications found that data centers and transmission networks account for between 1% and 1.3% of global electricity consumption. That’s…

Free Wi-Fi is everywhere — airports, hotels, cafes — and super convenient, right? Unfortunately, what’s convenient for you usually comes at the cost of cybersecurity. A 2023 study found that a significant number of people had their personal information compromised…

When you think of spring cleaning, your mind probably jumps to decluttering your closet or cleaning out the garage. But what about your digital workspace? Just like your physical surroundings, your digital spaces also need regular attention to keep them…

Ransomware is like a burglar who keeps upgrading their tools — picking smarter locks and finding new ways to slip inside unnoticed. In 2025, these digital burglars will be more sophisticated than ever, using tactics like artificial intelligence and double…

Online dating has transformed how we form connections. But alongside the opportunities for love and friendship lies a darker reality: cybercriminals exploiting these platforms to run elaborate scams. Valentine’s Day is a prime season for these schemes. Scammers prey on…

What would happen to your business if all your data disappeared tomorrow? It’s a scenario most business owners prefer not to think about, but disasters—both big and small—can strike at any time. From cyberattacks and failures to natural disasters and…

Did you know that it takes companies an average of 204 days to identify a data breach and 73 days to contain it? It’s a staggering statistic—and one that begs the question: How would your business hold up? Today’s businesses…