BotNet News

Your source for Online Security News

How to Protect Your Company Against Ransomware

Ransomware is malicious software that encrypts your files or data and then extorts you to pay a ransom to unlock them. It’s a form of extortion that has been around for years, but recently cybercriminals have hit new levels of sophistication in their attacks. Typically, when a ransomware attack occurs,

Read More

The Shared Responsibility Model for Cloud Security

Cloud Security is the shared responsibility between cloud service providers (CSPs) and their customers to secure data, applications, and infrastructure within the cloud. The Shared Responsibility Model outlines the responsibilities of each party, based on the type of cloud service: software as a service (SaaS), platform as a service (PaaS),

Read More

Phishing – What is Phishing and How Does it Affect Your Business?

Phishing is an attack technique that uses email, websites, social networks, or phone calls to trick users into handing over their personal information. This information can then be used for malicious purposes. A scammer may send an email that looks like it comes from a bank, credit card company, or

Read More

The Importance of Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity is a growing, evolving field that is vital to the survival of organizations and individuals. It can be a challenging yet rewarding career path with many opportunities to pursue. Increasingly, cybersecurity is a critical business concern due to the increasing number and sophistication of attacks. These attacks can have

Read More