Security

Observing the past two years alone, the alarming sophistication of the cyber threat landscape is old news. While the mainstream threats of ransomware and phishing attacks remain a constant hurdle, bot attacks are another problem everyone needs to focus upon. Bots are essentially a vital part of websites, automating and performing several functions over the internet.

In 2021, the world had seen unprecedented ransomware attacks on healthcare networks, colleges, and critical infrastructure. Ransomware is a type of malicious software that blocks access to a network or computer until a ransom is paid. To regain access to the system, one must pay the demanded ransom to hackers or cyber-criminals. If the ransom is not paid, ransomware actors frequently threaten to leak or sell authentication information or exfiltrated data.

Cybersecurity has long since relied on the “castle and moat” analogy. While it has done a relatively decent job of protecting enterprises from generic cyber attacks, cybersecurity now demands an evolution. The cyber threat landscape is constantly ebb and flow, with cybercriminals getting more sophisticated with each passing minute.

Your OS is the basic building framework on which your device’s operations rely. It not only controls the software, memory, and processes within your device but is also responsible for a stable working of the hardware present within it.

According to the 2021 Cyber Threat Report by SonicWall, there is a 62% increase in Ransomware since 2019. This amount is still set to rise further as cybersecurity attacks are becoming more complex and difficult to detect. On top of all, cybersecurity attacks are even becoming more dangerous than ever before.

The zero trust architecture is often seen as the ultimate, foolproof method of implementing information security. It emerged as an all-in-one solution to several security issues, especially as organizations rapidly adopted cloud, DevOps, and IoT-based infrastructures. The security model requires the creation of segmentation and network perimeters to ensure information security.

Attaining a secure information exchange is nothing less than a challenge within the current digital landscape. Authorities and surveillance agencies are increasingly poking their nose into our personal lives, all with the facade of maintaining law and order. But even if we manage to swallow this bitter pill for the greater good and succumb to online surveillance, there is always the looming threat of cybercriminals.

The Zero-Trust Network Access is an emerging security model which has received wider attention lately. It enhances network security by enforcing strict identity and integrity verification for everyone who accesses networks. Microsegmentation, Multifactor Authentication, Device Verification, Least Access Privileges, and Continuous Network monitoring are the core principles that comprise this model.

As parents, it is one of our many responsibilities to try to keep our children safe at all times. Technology has become of even greater importance in the lives of our children, and with the constant advancements, keeping up with what you need to know to keeps kids safe online in 2021 is more important than ever before.

We expect to notice cybersecurity news. The screamer headlines jostle for our attention, coming in waves via print, electronic, and social media. But aren’t cybersecurity exploits just part of our modern world, the problem of mid-sized and enterprise companies?

In this guide we will explain what ransomware is and how you can protect yourself and avoid becoming a ransomware victim. What is ransomware? Ransomware […]

Our research found that currently the records of more than 107 million Americans is sold on the dark web for as cheap as $10.

The hacked voter records include extremely sensitive information such as voter ID, full name, physical address, previous addresses, date of birth, gender and citizen status.

This guide to home network vigilance is designed for anyone who operates a wireless network at home, school, or on the move. First, we’ll work through that list of potential threats. Then, we’ll describe the ways you might recognize the presence of network cyberthreats. And finally, we offer a long list of ways to neutralize or reduce those threats.

In this guide you will learn about: What VPNs are and how they work How a VPN keeps your internet traffic private What TOR is […]

For SMB owners, reading about massive cyberattacks might seem like a faraway misfortune of international enterprise companies. Now, the tit-for-tat cybercrime war pits increasingly sophisticated malicious actors against businesses of all sizes.

Professionals working alone or in private practice must change defense methods to avoid cyberattacks of their small businesses. This guide will: Describe changes in cyber […]

In this guide you will learn about: What encryption is and how it works How encryption will protect data on your external storage devices How […]

Notable corporations and organizations like NASA, McDonald’s, Microsoft and even cybersecurity companies FireEye and SolarWinds have all been victims to serious breaches in 2020-2021 alone.

Where does all of this leaked information end up? For sale on the Dark Web of course. We investigated how the Dark Web market has changed since last year, so you can understand what your personal information is worth and why you should protect it.

The View from the Remote Workplace Working from home increases the risk to system security and data privacy. With this guide, remote workers and independent […]

As a regular internet user, you’ve probably heard the term encryption. Many internet users have no clue what encryption is, but it’s critical that you […]

If you use a VPN regularly, you probably know that almost all VPN vendors provide OpenVPN protocol because OpenVPN is a secure and reliable open-source […]

The dark web has a longstanding reputation as a haven for the worst kinds of criminal activity. This reputation is not wholly unjustified, as there […]

Saying that air gapping a system is anything but the most secure and invulnerable way to protect data is bound to burst some bubbles. After […]

The Domain Name System (DNS) is the phone book of the Internet. When people use the web, they don’t type in the IP address of […]

There have been almost 500 documented geopolitical cyber attacks around the world since 2009. Making cyberwarfare a major technological threat to nations and their citizens. […]

TestMyNet is a free internet speed test website that’s been around for some time now. It’s very easy to use because the interface is very […]