Threat of spoofing It is safe to assume that most cyber breaches are motivated by monetary gain since that was the objective for 76 percent of breaches last year. However, that doesn’t mean that smaller companies with lesser revenues are safe. On the contrary, small businesses...
What is a Zero-day vulnerability? A zero-day vulnerability is essentially a defect in the digital security infrastructure which can be exploited by cyber-criminals, governments and nefarious third parties. This defect has not been patched by the security vendor and can be caused by improper computer or...
Why is it important? The digital landscape is constantly changing- with the advent of innovations such as Virtual Reality, drones, and the Internet of Things, businesses are scurrying to keep up to date with the newest technology. On the flip side, the Cyber Threat to firms has increased dramatically due to this phenomenon....
1. What is a keylogger? A Keystroke logger is essentially a surveillance technology which tracks all pieces of information typed on a keyboard including but not limited to passwords, web history, conversations, and saved files. These are all personally identifiable information. This information is then saved in...
What is Cyber Espionage? This is a form of cyber-attack that involves the stealth of classified, sensitive data or intellectual property by an anonymous identity to provide an advantage to a competitor or government entity. These spies make use of advance persistent threats (APTs) to penetrate...
The Dark Web is essentially a collection of websites found on an encrypted network which cannot be accessed by traditional search engines or web browsers. How is the dark web accessed? The dark web may be accessed using encryption tools, one of which is called Tor. This...
Cyberattacks are a rising crime not only in the U.S. but all over the world. Cybercrimes have become the most significant and expensive threat to companies of all sizes as they become progressively more sophisticated and organized. Recent high-profile attacks include data breach at Marriott in 2018, the...
With the onset of globalization and the increase in the number of devices that are interconnected these days, the importance of cybersecurity in 2019 has grown more than ever. In this technology era, access to information is on your fingertips. While this can be a...
Cyber security risks are inevitable in todays times. Information these days is not only readily available, but it’s also easily accessible through various devices and platforms such as mobile applications or web portals. This has paved the way for exponential growth in Information Technology users...
