Day: 6 November 2023
Antivirus – Protect Your Computer From Malware and Viruses
Antivirus software is a must-have for any computer or device connected to the internet. It looks at the data traveling over your network to identify known threats and flag suspicious behavior. It then protects against viruses and malware with a combination of prevention, detection and removal. The term “virus” is
Read MoreCyberthreat News Roundup
Welcome to this week’s Cyberthreat News, a weekly round-up of the most important cybersecurity stories from around the globe. The FBI is investigating a ransomware attack that affected the city of Baltimore and other government agencies. The agency’s director echoed President Biden’s call to improve data security practices. NASA is
Read MoreWhat is a Data Breach?
A Data Breach is a security incident in which sensitive, protected or confidential information is copied, transmitted, viewed, stolen, altered or used by an individual who is unauthorized to do so. It is also referred to as an unintended information disclosure, data spill or information leak. A breach can be
Read MoreWhat is a Firewall?
Firewall is a cybersecurity solution that filters network traffic, allowing or blocking data packets to pass through based on pre-established security rules. Often positioned as a barrier between the public internet and your devices or networks, firewalls help protect against several cyberattacks including hacking, ransomware, viruses, worms, spyware, adware, and
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