Fuse Technology 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 all ramp up as young professionals step into the workforce, often unaware they’re being targeted....

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 hand them the keys. Research shows that 40% of passwords used by corporate employees are...

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 business emails. Cyber threats are no longer confined to corporate networks. Personal devices are prime...

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 a staggering amount of energy for infrastructure that most people never even see.   Earth...

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 while using public Wi-Fi in airports and hotels. This blog isn’t here to rain on...

The rise of remote and hybrid work arrangements has been a game-changer for businesses of all sizes. From increased productivity and flexibility to cost savings, the benefits of remote work are undeniable. However, this shift has also brought about new challenges for businesses – one of the biggest being cybersecurity. In a traditional office setting,...

When it comes to protecting your business from cyber threats, the role of the individual employee can’t be overstated. While your IT team manages firewalls, backups, and other technical defences, they can’t do everything. Each employee plays a vital role in maintaining cybersecurity by adopting simple, effective habits. As we step into 2025, let’s resolve...