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Emerging cyberattacks and threats
Cybercrime
Cybercrime is any criminal activity that involves a computer, networked device or a network. 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
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Cyberthreats, cyber vulnerabilities, and how to fight back
The key to countering cyberthreats today is to first understand your biggest vulnerabilities and then research the most effective countermeasures available to minimize them. 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
computer exploit
A computer exploit, or exploit, is an attack on a computer system, especially one that takes advantage of a particular vulnerability the system offers to intruders.Continue Reading
cyberwarfare
Cyberwarfare is computer- or network-based conflict involving politically motivated attacks by a nation-state on another nation-state.Continue Reading
Advanced Persistent Security
In this excerpt from chapter seven of Advanced Persistent Security, authors Araceli Treu Gomes and Ira Winkler discuss the different threats facing organizations.Continue Reading
What breach detection systems are best for corporate defenses?
A system breach is inevitable, and BDS products provide a valuable means of detection. But a strategy that blends both defense and offense is the best approach to security.Continue Reading
Recent ransomware attacks got you? Don't cry; fight back!
Recent ransomware attacks may make you WannaCry, but there's no time for that. Start here to learn how to fight back against would-be hostage-taking hackers.Continue Reading
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Spotting a system breach takes defensive and offensive strategies
A system breach is inevitable, and BDS products provide a valuable means of detection. But a strategy that blends both defense and offense is the best approach to security.Continue Reading
Get smart about threat intel tools and services
Threat intelligence tools are a phenomenal addition to your security posture; they just can't be your security posture. Learn where they fit into your securityContinue Reading
Strength in numbers: Threat intelligence tools can't go it alone
Threat intelligence tools are a phenomenal addition to your security posture; they just can't be your security posture. Learn where they fit into your security scheme.Continue Reading
In 2017, cybersecurity attacks will follow your data
Thanks to a polarizing election, the potential ramifications of cybersecurity attacks are front and center. Your friends and relatives probably have some concept of what it is that you actually do and its importance. But the daily challenges of ...Continue Reading
Rowhammer
Rowhammer is a vulnerability in commodity dynamic random access memory (DRAM) chips that allows an attacker to exploit devices with DRAM memory by repeatedly accessing (hammering) a row of memory until it causes bit flips and transistors in adjacent...Continue Reading