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🔥 Stolen Session Cookies: The Cyber Threat Impacting More People Than You Realise 🔥 In the past year, 22 billion sessions were hijacked by cybercriminals, according to a recent Forbes article on July 24, 2023. To put that in perspective, that's nearly 3x the world’s population! 🌍 Below is my take on the article. These session cookies—the ones that keep you logged in—are now a prime target for hackers. Using infostealer malware, criminals can hijack cookies to bypass even your most secure defenses like MFA. The result? Stolen data, fraud, and devastating ransomware attacks. 💻 Why should YOU care? Session hijacking is becoming an epidemic, and it’s not just a problem for big corporations. Both businesses and consumers are vulnerable. If your session is hijacked, your sensitive information is at risk, and once criminals get in, the damage can be catastrophic. 👉 How do we fight back? 1)Consumers—Reject unnecessary cookies! Every time you "accept all," you could be opening a door for cybercriminals. You are allowing yourself to be followed. 2)Businesses—Educate your team, disable "remember me" options, and build a post-infection remediation (PIR) strategy to minimise the damage. 3)Regularly clear your cookies—small steps can make a big difference in protecting your data. 🔑 The bottom line: 22 billion stolen sessions means the risk is real for everyone. Whether you're a consumer or a business, don’t trade convenience for security. Reject the threats, protect your privacy. Ready to take action against the next big wave of cybercrime? Do you want to know about the different type of cookies after this post? If you want to read the entire Forbes article leave me a comment and I can share the link.

We are delighted to spotlight two of the Startup of the Year Award finalists #ConnectedBritain. Thinking Machine - Thinking Machine is an SaaS platform for analysing supplier contracts & invoices at scale. Their patented tech automates the most complex tasks of consolidating, auditing, and optimising all areas of enterprise technology spend, while ensuring the highest standards of data security and privacy to their customers. yWe Media - yWe Media is an ethical and creative software development company, empowering businesses with innovative, ethical software solutions that drive growth, enhance efficiency, and uphold the highest standards of privacy and social responsibility. 🏆 All finalists will have the chance to pitch their innovations to a panel of investors and industry experts during Connected Britain 2024’s Startup Pitching Competition on Day 1 (11 September). The winner will be crowned with the Connected Britain 2024 Startup of the Year Award at the prestigious Connected Britain Awards Show. View the full shortlist here: https://lnkd.in/ed7YtjZD #ConnectedBritain #Awards #Startup #Connectivity

Day 6 - Reflecting on my journey as a new founder at London Tech Week . Today was all about networking, gaining insights from those who are further along in the journey, and absorbing their pitches. Overcoming the fear of attending a large event where I didn't know anyone was a significant hurdle. It's been years since I put myself in that position. However, it turned out to be a fruitful day as I connected with two amazing women through Female Founders Rise. Looking ahead, I will make some adjustments for the next time but worth the day. #LondonTechWeek #Networking #FemaleFoundersRise #NewFounder #Entrepreneurship

Day 3 - Join the conversation! Do you know how your personal data is being used and want to learn more? Would knowing more make you care more? Your insights are valuable to me. Looking back, I wish I had known more years ago - it would have influenced my choices. The constant tracking is unsettling. Let's make a difference by opting for ethical software that challenges the status quo. If this resonates with you, let's chat! #DataPrivacy #EthicalTech #JoinTheConversation

I've decided to embark on a 30-day challenge of posting daily to increase content and awareness about who I am, thanks to a tip from Greg Isenberg podcast (The Startup Ideas Podcast) that I'm currently enjoying. In my first post, I am sharing that I have recently left my job to pursue my dream of working on a start-up with my inspiring co-founder. Despite not being in my twenties or thirties like many start-up founders, I am embracing this new chapter in my forties, having balanced raising kids and part-time work in the past. I believe its my time to do what I have always wanted to. It took courage to leave a stable income behind, but I'm thrilled to dive into this new venture, eager to learn, grow, and collaborate with someone who values my age and experience as a significant asset. If you've been through a similar journey, I'd love to hear about your experiences – what worked, what didn't. Let's connect, share insights, and learn from each other's paths. #StartupJourney #Entrepreneurship #CareerTransition #ExperienceMatters