Day: 15 July 2023
Protecting Against Botnet Attacks
Malicious actors exploit the misconfiguration of many types of devices to launch a wide range of cyberattacks, from DDoS attacks to phishing. As more employees access corporate digital assets from personal devices and home networks, defending against Botnets has become a major challenge for network defenders. A botnet is a
Read MoreCybercrime and How to Prevent It
Cybercrime involves the use of computers, the Internet or other digital devices to commit crimes. These crimes can have devastating consequences for individuals, businesses and governments and they are increasing in frequency and severity. Phishing, ransomware and data breaches are just some of the most common forms of Cybercrime but
Read MoreThe Importance of Cybersecurity
Today, our lives rely more on technology than ever before. This includes digital information and physical devices like computers, tablets, smart home automation systems and concepts like the Internet of Things. Unfortunately, those same devices also present us with new risks and vulnerabilities. The good news is that Cybersecurity professionals
Read MoreCyberthreat News – A Look at the Latest Cyberthreat News
A look at the latest Cyberthreat News, including a new phishing attack vector, data breaches in retail and more. Ninety-five percent of breached records came from three industries in 2016 – government, retail and technology. It’s not because these sectors are less diligent with protecting customer information – they just
Read MoreMalwarebytes Labs – What is a Data Breach?
What is a Data Breach? A data breach is when sensitive information is accessed by an unauthorized person or company. This can happen in many ways, including phishing, malware infections, hacking, ransomware, skimming, or physical theft of laptops, smartphones, or other devices. It also can occur due to employee errors
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