What are Busy Seasons for Ransomware Attacks? There has been a rise in ransomware attacks on agricultural cooperatives and the FBI has warned that ransomware attacks are more likely to strike agricultural cooperatives during critical planting and harvesting seasons.1 As ransomware attacks are likely to disrupt operations, cause financial loss, and negatively impact the food […]
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Network Segmentation
What is Network Segmentation? Network segmentation is a process of dividing a network into multiple zones and applying specific security protocols to each zone. The primary goal of network segmentation is to have increased control over the management of security and compliance. Network segmentation, also known as network partitioning or network isolation, makes it difficult […]
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Hacktivism
What is Hacktivism? Hacktivism, a portmanteau of “hacking” and “activism”, refers to the misuse of a device or the internet, primarily through the hacking of unauthorized networks, with the purpose of questioning, provoking, or challenging governments, organizations, companies, or individuals that they may view as unjust or as obstructions in the way of their particular […]
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Script Kiddies
What are Script Kiddies? Script kiddies is a term that dates back to the 90s and refers to novice hackers. Not all novice hackers are referred to as script kiddies, however. Many novice hackers make efforts to educate themselves about the hacking tools and resources that they are using. In contrast, script kiddies are novice […]
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Security Analytics
What is Security Analytics? Security analytics is an approach to cybersecurity that detects potential threats to IT systems through a combination of data collection, data aggregation, software, algorithms, and analytic processes. Security analytics applications use real-time data and historical data for threat detection and diagnosis. Sources of data include: Security analysts can incorporate different combinations […]
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Bossware
What is Bossware? Bossware is software to be aware of, whether you have a boss, or the boss is you. Bossware is a term that encompasses any form of employee productivity or performance monitoring software. The pandemic saw a dramatic rise in remote work and a concurrent rise in the number of employers wanting assurances […]
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Botnets
What are Botnets? The term “botnet” is a portmanteau of the words “robot” and “network.” Botnets are networks of hijacked computer devices used by cyberattackers to carry out their cyberattacks. A botnet is controlled by a “bot herder” who operates the botnet infrastructure and uses the hijacked computers to launch cyberattacks that are designed to […]
What is Security Camera Cybersecurity? Security cameras are becoming increasingly prevalent in our daily lives, and they pose unique security risks. Whether you are using the devices in enterprise or privately, their presence does pose security concerns that you need to be aware of. There are three types of security cameras: Traditional analog CCTV systems. […]
What is Mobile Phishing? Phishing cyberattacks are increasingly targeting mobile devices, as these types of cyberattacks are effective and relatively simple to launch. In a mobile phishing cyberattack, the cyberattacker may harvest credentials to gain access to corporate or personal resources. Corporate access can be used for stealing personal data, and personal access can also […]
What is Secure File-Sharing? Online file-sharing has become increasingly common due to the availability of cloud storage services. File-sharing refers to sharing or providing access to computer files over a network. File types that can be shared may include documents, audio files, video files, graphics, computer programs, e-books, or presentations. File-sharing allows people to use […]