Malware—short for malicious software—is the umbrella term for any type of program created to inflict harm on a computer, server, or network. There is a broad range of variation in the degree of damage malware is capable of causing. While some malware simply causes an annoyance, most are significantly more hazardous, deleting sensitive data and […]
The cyber security landscape changed dramatically over the course of 2020, primarily impacted by the shift to at-home remote working brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. This shift presents new security threats and attack vectors. Even as the world slowly recovers, many businesses have not only adapted to remote working but are embracing the financial […]
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When Joseph Popp wrote and released the world’s first extortion computer virus, the AIDS trojan, he set forth a wave of similar creations capable of crippling the output of even the world’s largest corporations. Ransomware now represents a major threat for most businesses that rely on digital technology to fuel their daily processes. Cyber criminals […]
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Data extraction is the first step of nearly every data-driven process, from business analytics to cybersecurity. Whether it’s used to retrieve data from database source or capture key data in a forensic investigation, data extraction is crucial for locating, processing, or storing relevant data within data-driven applications. In this simple guide, we’ll provide a basic […]
Working remotely has certainly caught on. With improvements in technology, and the threat of COVID-19, many employers are not only encouraging, but requiring people to perform their jobs from home. Cybersecurity is an ongoing concern for workers both in the office and at home. The major issue is how to maintain data security when employees […]
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A data breach is one of the most damaging ordeals that a business can undergo. Depending on the type of data that is compromised, data breaches can expose a business to liability, reveal sensitive information to unauthorized parties, and/or lead to costly company downtime in the aftermath. It makes perfect business sense to do whatever […]
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With so much confidential, personal, financial, and company data stored on internet-connected devices, it’s more important than ever before to understand the risks your data faces and how to best protect it. The fact of the matter is that, today, data is more valuable than ever before. Sadly, it seems that every other month we’re […]
Data encryption is at the heart of all cybersecurity at both a personal and a corporate level. Encryption is a robust way of ensuring sensitive data is safe. The weakness, however, lies in authentication for access. Let’s talk about that weak link for a moment. What Is Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)? To increase the encryption and […]
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Distributed-denial-of-service attacks, also known as DDoS attacks, are among the oldest attacks in the book. DDoS attacks have been used for more than two decades, but in today’s highly connected world with endless data, these attacks have become stronger and more prevalent. Today’s DDoS attacks are more than just a nuisance to prevent websites and […]
One of the most important aspects of data management is ensuring that the data you store, transmit, or receive is safe and secure. That’s why organizations dealing with sensitive data must use encryption systems to keep their data and their customers’ data safe. What Is Encryption and How Does It Work? Data encryption is the […]
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