Redirects are HTTP response codes that send a user to a different URL than the one that was requested. Redirects can be used for many practical purposes and for normal operations, such as implementing a change in the structure of a website, passing a user to a different site, or for serving the same content […]
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AWS Hosting Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s largest cloud computing platform, made up of over 200 different cloud data services that are housed in data centers around the globe. AWS’s three main products are Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2), Glacier (a virtual machine service), and Amazon Simple Storage Service (S3). AWS accounts for […]
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Password Security
Password fatigue refers to the feeling experienced by many people who are required to remember an excessive amount of password as part of their daily routine. It is not uncommon for people to deal with these feelings by creating a password that meets many common minimum password requirements, such as being at least 8 characters […]
Cryptojacking is a term for illicit cryptocurrency mining. This cyberattack can impact individuals as well as organizations of all sizes. This article will explore this threat and what you can do about it. Cryptocurrency You have likely heard of cryptocurrency and fall somewhere along the spectrum of cryptocurrency being an important presence in your day-to-day […]
Penetration testing attempts to exploit vulnerabilities in systems, networks, human resources, or physical assets in order to test the effectiveness of security controls. Social engineering is the psychological manipulation of people to prompt them into performing certain actions or divulging sensitive information. Social engineering penetration testing, then, uses different forms of social engineering attacks to […]
The increase in online shopping during the pandemic paralleled an increase in complaints to the FCC regarding delivery notification scam calls and texts aimed at stealing victims’ personal information and money.1 Many package delivery scams begin with a text message or an email regarding a package delivery to your address. These messages often contain a […]
Cookies Cookies are text files with small pieces of data, such as usernames and passwords, that are used to identify your computer network. HTTP cookies are a specific kind of cookie used to identify specific users and to improve user web browsing experiences. Data stored in a cookie is created by the server as you […]
Antivirus Solutions Antivirus solutions are programs designed to protect endpoint devices. IT endpoints are the devices that people use to access company resources. Examples of endpoints are personal computers, mobile devices, point-of-sale terminals, and other various devices where data is created, processed, and stored, such as IoT devices. With so many endpoints and their corresponding […]
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Subdomains
Subdomains A subdomain is a prefix added to your original domain name. It is like a domain within a domain, and it may look something like this: www.subdomain.example.com. Subdomains are commonly used by developers to use as a test version while they are creating a website, so that they do not disturb the traffic on […]
Cloud-Based E-Health System Security Cloud-based healthcare computing has become much more common as its advantages, such as scalability, collaboration with Artificial Intelligence (AI), and machine learning, are undeniably attractive. While there are many benefits, there are many concerns and challenges as well. Cloud-computing challenges for applications in healthcare include different types of management, technology handling, security […]