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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 […]

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Cybersecurity for Security Cameras

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. […]

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Mobile Phishing

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 […]

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Secure File-Sharing

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 […]

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Internal Communication Solutions

What are Internal Communication Solutions? The dramatic shift in today’s workforce from on-site to remote work has put a spotlight on enterprise communication. Internal communication may have not been an aspect of your organization that had received much attention until, suddenly, employees needed new platforms and strategies to keep their many communication channels open, active, […]

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Spamdexing

What is Spamdexing? Spamdexing is a spam technique that you have likely encountered, but perhaps did not know there was a term for. Spamdexing, or SEO spam malware, refers to techniques employed by some web designers and web marketers aimed at fooling search engine indexing programs with the objective of ensuring that their website appears […]

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Project Management as a Service

What is PMaaS? The objective of a project management office (PMO) is to ensure that projects are delivered on schedule and on budget in order to assure effectiveness and efficiency in their business operations. Businesses design PMO models based on many considerations and variables, and then applies strategies based on well-defined methodologies that may include […]

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Outsourcing HR Functions

What are Outsourced HR Functions? HR professionals perform many essential functions within an organization, making their time a valuable commodity. Fortunately, there are many solutions available to outsource certain HR functions, allowing HR professionals to focus on more strategic endeavors. HR outsourcing is a contractual agreement between an employer and a third-party provider to assume […]

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Web Skimming

What is Web Skimming? The term “skimming” has generally referred to the illicit financial accounting procedure of returning lower invoice totals than were actually collected, allowing criminals to “skim” money off the top of the invoice. Web skimming refers to a hacking technique that targets digital businesses by manipulating client-side web applications to steal their […]

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Spear Phishing

What is Spear Phishing? Phishing and spear phishing cyberattacks are quite common. Phishing cyberattacks are undertaken by emailing very large numbers of recipients, often randomly, with the expectation that a small percentage of them will respond, enabling the cyberattacker to carry out their agenda which may be to install malware or to redirect the users […]