The word “malware” is short for malicious software. The goal of this malicious software is to infiltrate an honest user’s computer or other device in order to inflict some sort of harm. Malware comes in a dizzying number of forms:… Read More
Posts Tagged ‘network security’
4 Best Practices of Network Security You Need to Implement
Network security is a critical component of your business that needs to be taken seriously. As existing threats are neutralized, new threats consistently appear on the horizon. Hackers are always on the lookout for new ways to breach your network… Read More
How Can You Make the Most of Your Antivirus Software?
Antivirus software is something that everyone has, and if they don’t they certainly need it. With the prevalence of online threats, there is much to be said for staying safe within your networks. Now, despite the fact that most users… Read More
Botnets Beware: BrickerBot is Here
We’ve talked a little bit about botnets when we talked about DDoS attacks. To go into a little more detail, a botnet is basically a huge army of computers or devices that are being utilized unbeknownst to the owner of… Read More
A Quick Guide to Trojans and Your Computer
Trojans are a type of malware that function much in the same way as the Trojan Horse from Greek mythology. They sneak in under a disguise and wreak havoc on your machine. Though they can be dealt with swiftly and… Read More
BYOD: Advantageous or Disastrous for Your Cybersecurity?
Some companies insist that BYOD or, Bring Your Own Device programs are highly advantageous for the enterprise. The question we will be addressing today is the potential threats to your cybersecurity when you implement a BYOD program in your company…. Read More
How to Identify the Signs of a Security Breach
We’ve been talking about how to avoid getting hacked, but how do you know when it happens? How do you know it hasn’t already happened? There are several ways that your computer can inform you that you have been hacked,… Read More
Is the Cloud Secure or Should We Be Wary?
As of right now, less than 10% of the world’s data is being stored on the Cloud. Though Cloud storage offers a huge gain in convenience and cost effectiveness, many corporations and other administrative professionals are still very leery. They’re… Read More
What Makes the Internet of Things (IoT) So Vulnerable?
The modern world has brought with it a lot of interesting and sophisticated technology. We now have computers that fit into our hands and wearable technology that tracks our sleep schedules. We have tons of interesting bits of tech that… Read More
Mac Vs. PC: A Network Security Smackdown
When it comes to having your office or company outfitted with computers, you have two major options to choose from: Mac and PC. Both vendors have their share of pros and cons, but at the end of the day, which… Read More