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Cyber Security of FinTech Part 2: FinTech Secret Sauce and How to Make it Safe
In the previous post, we discussed cyber security risks associated with FinTech business models. I argued that one of the main business...

Ganna Pogrebna
May 7, 20204 min read


Cyber Security of FinTech Part 1: Business Models
COVID as an Accelerator and an Opportunity for FinTech Amid COVID19 outbreak, FinTech is one of few sectors staying afloat despite the...

Ganna Pogrebna
Apr 29, 20204 min read


Perceptional Invariance: 5 Psychological Reasons Why We Keep Believing Cybercriminals
Cyber Security as a Behavioural Science: Part 5 Consider the following paradox. On the one hand, it is very difficult to get people's...

Ganna Pogrebna
Apr 25, 20204 min read


False Flags: The Art of Making Context-Dependent Cyber Security Decisions
Defining what is "cyber safe" and what is "cyber secure" is not a simple clear-cut task. In different business contexts "cyber safety"...

Ganna Pogrebna
Apr 23, 20203 min read


The Samurai Approach to Cyber Security: How Does Cyber Risk Fit into the Business Canvas?
It is believed that Alexander the Great once said: “Conquer your fear and you will conquer death”. By this he meant that if you are not...

Ganna Pogrebna
Apr 17, 20203 min read


Why Proximity and Contact Tracing Projects Need to Engage Behavioural Scientists Now
Many academic data science teams currently work on various proximity and contact tracing app solutions. Several notable projects include...

Ganna Pogrebna
Apr 15, 20206 min read


Managing Unknown Unknowns: How to Navigate Cyber Security Risks in Times of Uncertainty
As humans, we are constantly trying to decrease uncertainty. However, it might not always be possible. Particularly, dealing with cyber...

Ganna Pogrebna
Apr 10, 20204 min read


Now Is A Great Time to Understand Cyber Security Preferences of Your Staff: Here is Why
While the planet waits with bated breath for the start of the new recession, the current economic crisis caused by the COVID19 outbreak...

Ganna Pogrebna
Apr 8, 20204 min read


Panic Working or Panic Signalling? Why You Should Cancel All Unnecessary Online Meetings Now
The COVID19 outbreak forced many countries around the globe to introduce quarantine measures forcing many organisations to move their...

Ganna Pogrebna
Apr 4, 20205 min read


Kids and Passwords: A Behavioural Science Guide for Working Parents
Many of us currently operate in the conditions of quarantine, which means limited opportunity to leave the house. In many countries...

Ganna Pogrebna
Apr 2, 20205 min read


The Inner Xenomorph: Does Zero Trust Kill Creativity in the Workplace?
According to Wikipedia, Zero Trust refers to "an information security framework which states that organisations should not trust any...

Ganna Pogrebna
Mar 24, 20205 min read


Human-as-a-Solution: Will Cyber Security Organisational Culture Shift in the Face of Uncertainty?
Cyber Security as a Behavioural Science: Part 4 There is much information online about human behaviour and cyber security and it is easy...

Ganna Pogrebna
Mar 20, 20204 min read


Cyber Security of Working from Home: Technology versus Psychology
Social distancing became one of the most strongly advocated measures to manage the #COVID19 outbreak magnitude in many countries around...

Ganna Pogrebna
Mar 18, 20205 min read


The Cyber Security of Older and Wiser
Resent research shows that older adults face increased risk associated with COVID-19. Specifically, this analysis publicised by Columbia...

Ganna Pogrebna
Mar 14, 20206 min read


Perceived Vulnerability Paradox: Did COVID-19 actually change the way we think about cybersecurity?
All my social media accounts have exploded. It seems like people are engaged in endless fights. About half of news items and posts I see...

Ganna Pogrebna
Mar 12, 20205 min read


Cybercrime Is All about Creativity
Have you ever wondered what do cybercriminals and fashion designers have in common? The answer is simple - creativity! When talking about...

Ganna Pogrebna
Mar 5, 20205 min read


What Happens at Uni, Stays... Why Did Higher Education Become a Low-hanging Fruit for Cyberattacks?
Higher Education as a Target On February 5, 2020, the University of Maastricht released a statement that it had paid 200,000 euros...

Ganna Pogrebna
Mar 4, 20206 min read


10 Behavioural Foundations of Business Cyber Security Negligence
Cyber Security as a Behavioural Science: Part 3 There is much information online about human behaviour and cyber security and it is easy...

Ganna Pogrebna
Feb 29, 20206 min read


Cyber Security of Human Digital Twins
Who or What Are Human Digital Twins? A digital twin is, essentially, an exact digital copy of a physical entity, which could be living or...

Ganna Pogrebna
Feb 27, 20204 min read


Cybersecurity as a Behavioural Science: Part 2
Risk Taking in Cyber Spaces: "Scary" Wearables and "Friendly" Apps There is much information online about human behavior and cyber...

Ganna Pogrebna
Feb 21, 20206 min read
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