Day: 30 September 2023
What is Malware and How Does it Affect Your Computer?
Whether it’s ransomware that demands payment to unlock your data or spyware that quietly collects and transmits your information, malware is bad news. It’s a broad term that describes apps or code that damages electronic devices, stealing critical information or hijacking computer resources. Often, you may not even know that
Read MoreWhat Is Hacking?
Hacking is the act of illegally bypassing computer security protocols to gain access to private information. It’s a complex issue that requires expert knowledge of programming languages, hardware and computer systems. While hackers can be portrayed as villainous characters in popular media, most have an extensive understanding of computer technology
Read MoreHow to Protect Yourself From Phishing Attacks
Phishing is the favored attack method for black hats because it plays on what has long been described as cybersecurity’s weakest link: humans. According to the 2022 DBIR, 82% of breaches involved the human element, and many of those were due to employees being duped into clicking on malicious links
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