Hacking
In this section we cover hacking, threats, and related security issues. Also see enterprise security and viruses.
Job Role: Ethical Hacker
In the world of enterprise IT, the term “ethical hacker” is quickly gaining ground. On a very basic level, ethical hackers are...
How to Find and Remove Camera Malware
Cybercriminals have become quite creative in finding ways to victimize users. There’s now a dizzying array of attack methods that hackers...
Are Hackers Using AI for Malicious Intentions?
Cybersecurity professionals are looking at AI with both enthusiasm and trepidation. It has the potential to add new layers of defense for...
Hacking Autonomous Vehicles: Is This Why We Don't Have Self-Driving Cars Yet?
When hacking occurs in a data center, the worst that can happen is a loss of data. When a self-driving car is hacked, what can happen is a...
Remote Access Trojan Attacks on the Rise - How You Can Protect Yourself
Attackers aren’t always looking for an immediate payoff: For the first time ever, a remote access Trojan (RAT), which enables hackers to...
Hacking the IoT: Vulnerabilities and Prevention Methods
The internet of things (IoT) is connecting more and more devices every day. While this may mean enhanced convenience for consumers, it also...
Hacking Wearable Tech: The Potential Danger of Advancing Wearable Technology
Thanks to the advance of IoT, the market for wearables keeps expanding to the point that it should hit 50 billion devices by 2020. These...
Hacking Cryptocurrencies
Trading cryptocurrencies may be profitable today, but beware. This sector has attracted a lot of unwanted attention by evildoers who found...
A Look at the OWASP Top 10 Project: Protecting Your Web Apps
Numerous techniques can allow hackers access to your web apps, but what are the biggest risks? According to the Open Web Application...
How AI Advancements Are Affecting Security, Cybersecurity and Hacking
Artificial intelligence and machine learning are helping to fight crime - both digitally and in the real world. See how recent advancements...
How Your Organization Can Benefit From Ethical Hacking
Could your organization be hacked? Why not hire a hacker to find out? Many are turning to ethical (white hat) hackers to test system...
How Cyberattacks Affect Share Holders and Board Members
Cyberattacks such as data breaches involve more than just the internal IT department. The aftermaths can involve customers, partners and...
Hacking Activities Increase Along with Cryptocurrency Pricing
The exponential explosion in the value of bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies has garnered the attention of investors the world over. It has...
The Health Care IT Security Challenge
A data breach impacting personal identifiable information (PII) can ruin someone's life, but an attack on critical health infrastructure...
Do Ethical Hackers Need Legal Protection?
Despite good intentions, ethical hackers are are sometimes prosecuted for their discoveries. Do they need broader legal protection?
Will Blockchain Technology Make DDoS Attacks Obsolete?
Distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks have plagued businesses and individuals alike for years, but is the end in sight? Blockchain...
Cybercrime 2018: The Enterprise Strikes Back
It felt like 2017 was a banner year for cybercrime, with headlines about the Equifax data breach and WannaCry ransomware, but in 2018 the...
How Retailers Can Safeguard Against Holiday Hackers
As the holidays approach and shoppers shift into high gear, so do hackers. Protect yourself and your business against data breaches so that...
Could Your Smartphone Be Hacked?
Phone hacking is a widespread problem that is expected to grow with the increasing prevalence of smartphones. Fortunately, there are many...
