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cybercrime
Cybercrime is any criminal activity that involves a computer, networked device or a network. Continue Reading
Test your grasp of AI threats, privacy regulations and more
Test your grasp of current security topics like AI in cybersecurity and what privacy regulations require. Then receive CPE credit by passing this quiz. Continue Reading
How does an island hopping attack work?
Hackers know better than to directly attack a well-defended target; learn how they use island hopping attack strategies to elude defenders -- and how best to repel them. Continue Reading
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BlueKeep (CVE-2019-0708)
BlueKeep (CVE-2019-0708) is a vulnerability in the Remote Desktop (RDP) protocol that affects Windows 7, Windows XP, Server 2003 and 2008. Continue Reading
What is subdomain takeover and why does it matter?
Subdomain takeover exposure can happen when cloud-hosted web services are incompletely decommissioned, but configuration best practices can reduce the risks. Continue Reading
How to find an MSP to protect you from outsourcing IT risks
Check out what questions to ask MSPs to make sure they have the right security systems in place to protect your organization against outsourcing IT risks.Continue Reading
cyberwarfare
Cyberwarfare is computer- or network-based conflict involving politically motivated attacks by a nation-state on another nation-state.Continue Reading
zero-day (computer)
A zero-day vulnerability, also known as a computer zero day, is a flaw in software, hardware or firmware that is unknown to the party or parties responsible for patching or otherwise fixing the flaw.Continue Reading
Huawei ban highlights 5G security issues CISOs must tackle
Why worry over Huawei? A U.S. ban of this Chinese company's products should remind CISOs that now is the time to consider security issues related to the rollout of the 5G network.Continue Reading
steganography
Steganography (pronounced STEHG-uh-NAH-gruhf-ee, from Greek steganos, or "covered," and graphie, or "writing") is the hiding of a secret message within an ordinary message and the extraction of it at its destination.Continue Reading
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How does the SynAck ransomware use Process Doppelgänging?
A technique called Process Doppelgänging was used by the SynAck ransomware to bypass security software. Expert Michael Cobb explains how this technique works and why it's unique.Continue Reading
advanced persistent threat (APT)
An advanced persistent threat (APT) is a prolonged and targeted cyberattack in which an intruder gains access to a network and remains undetected for an extended period of time.Continue Reading
AI and machine learning in network security advance detection
Applying AI, and specifically machine learning, in network security helps protect enterprises against advanced persistent threats and sophisticated cybercriminals.Continue Reading
Containing ransomware outbreaks now a top infosec priority
Prepping for and dealing with an outbreak of ransomware is the IT version of the flu shot. Learn how company systems and data from these potentially deadline infections.Continue Reading
polymorphic virus
A polymorphic virus is a harmful, destructive or intrusive type of malware that can change or 'morph,' making it difficult to detect with antimalware programs.Continue Reading