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Cyber Threats

In this section we cover news about activities that seek to compromise computer systems, software applications, IoT networks and edge devices, including personal computers.

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Data Breach Response: 5 Essential Steps to Recovery

Data Breach Response: 5 Essential Steps to Recovery

The right data breach response plan can help mitigate losses for a company and its customers. Here are five essential precautions to take after a data breach:

By: Richard Conn | Senior Director

Cryptocurrency
Can the Blockchain Be Hacked?

By: Justin Stoltzfus | Contributor, Reviewer
Cybersecurity
Food, Farms and Cyber Security: Agriculture Faces a Growing Problem

By: John Meah | Certified Cybersecurity Consultant
Cybersecurity
How Should Businesses Respond to a Ransomware Attack?

By: Arthur Cole | Contributor

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Why Ethical Phishing Campaigns Are Ineffective

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By: John Meah | Certified Cybersecurity Consultant

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Hacking Cryptocurrencies

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By: Claudio Buttice | Data Analyst, Contributor

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7 Sneaky Ways Hackers Can Get Your Facebook Password

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By: Jennifer Seaton | Contributor

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The Best Way to Combat Ransomware Attacks in 2021

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By: Arthur Cole | Contributor

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Top 5 Cyber Threats from 2020

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By: Claudio Buttice | Data Analyst, Contributor

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Emerging Technology

IIoT vs IoT: The Bigger Risks of the Industrial Internet of Things

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By: Leah Zitter | Contributor

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6 Cybersecurity Advancements We Owe to COVID-19

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By: Devin Partida | Editor-in-Chief for ReHack.com

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The Biggest Ransomware Mistakes Businesses Are Making in 2020

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By: Ariella Brown | Contributor

Cyber Threats Q&As

“Why do security professionals consider bitcoin and cryptocurrency mining a potential for 'parasitic' hacker activity?”

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Answered by: Justin Stoltzfus | Contributor, Reviewer

“Why are SQL injection and query string manipulation gaining in cybercrime popularity?”

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Answered by: Justin Stoltzfus | Contributor, Reviewer

“How do the Chrome Store's malicious ad blockers show the duplicity that end users face in cybersecurity?”

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Answered by: Justin Stoltzfus | Contributor, Reviewer

“How does Saudi Arabia's Sophia robot raise frightening new cybersecurity questions?”

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Answered by: Justin Stoltzfus | Contributor, Reviewer

Cyber Threats Downloads

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How to Protect Microsoft 365 from NOBELIUM Hackers

In this e-book, we cover attacker motives, malicious behavior and best practices to protect against this spear phishing email campaign.

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Cybersecurity
We’re Surrounded By Spying Machines: What Can We Do About It?

To think we’ll be able to completely avoid smart devices to protect our privacy seems far-fetched. So gather as much information as you can, and make informed decisions...

By: Jan Youngren | Cybersecurity and Consumer Protection Specialist at VPNpro
Cryptocurrency
How Cryptomining Malware is Dominating Cybersecurity

We'll take a detailed look into the typology of cryptomining malware, and discuss five of the biggest crypto-malware attacks. Plus, we'll provide some brief...

By: Daniel Dimov | Internet Law Expert
Cybersecurity
Next-Gen Encryption to Confront Next-Gen Threats

New hacking tools and techniques are on the verge of breaking even the most hardened data protection capabilities of today. Fortunately, the good guys are about to get a...

By: Arthur Cole | Contributor
Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity Concerns Rise for Remote Work

Being proactive about cybersecurity for remote work will pay off in averting data breaches and headaches down the road.

By: Ariella Brown | Contributor
Cybersecurity
3 Identity and Access Management Trends for 2020

The challenges in 2020 and beyond that Identity and Access Management addresses may turn out to be footnotes — or may change the way we operate online.

By: Nick L. Kael | Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at Ericom Software
Cybersecurity
Biometrics: Moving Forward with Password-Free Security

With large numbers and cases of security breaches affecting the world, it's obvious that we need to find more secure solutions other than passwords. Biometrics is an...

By: Ariella Brown | Contributor
Cybersecurity
Job Role: Cryptographer

Cryptography is a game that everyone has to play — and it’s still evolving in the age of quantum computing and AI.

By: Justin Stoltzfus | Contributor, Reviewer
Cybersecurity
Quantum Cryptography Vs. Quantum Hacking: A Cat and Mouse Game

As quantum technology becomes a reality, this cybersecurity quandary has become a true cat vs. mouse game. It’s too early to predict how it'll unfold, and to better...

By: Claudio Buttice | Data Analyst, Contributor
DevOps
Encryption Vs. Decryption: What's the Difference?

In truth, encryption is rooted in practices that date back thousands of years. The technology and codes have changed, but some of the fundamental principles are the same.

By: Ariella Brown | Contributor
Cybersecurity
Cryptography: Understanding Its Not-So-Secret Importance to Your Business

Modern cybercriminals are becoming more aggressive every day, but they're not the only prying eyes trying to spy on your data

By: Claudio Buttice | Data Analyst, Contributor