Top 10 Most Common Types of Cyber Attacks
Cyber Attacks A cyber attack is any type of offensive action that targets computer information systems, infrastructures, computer networks or personal computer devices, using various methods to steal, alter, or destroy data or information systems. 1. Denial-of-service (DoS) and distributed…
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27 Top Cybersecurity Tools for 2020
27 Top Cybersecurity Tools for 2020 We list and describe the top cybersecurity tools that every cybersecurity professional needs to understand. Many companies consider cybersecurity as one of the top priorities. Increased dependence on technology to drive critical business operations has led…
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10 Ways to Prevent Cyber Attacks
High-profile cyber attacks on companies such as Target and Sears have raised awareness of the growing threat of cybercrime. Recent surveys conducted by the Small Business Authority, Symantec, Kaspersky Lab, and the National Cybersecurity Alliance suggest that many small business owners are…
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How To Identify A Cyber Attack and 25 Things You Can Do To Recover
A cyber attack often sounds like something out of a Hollywood heist film. But it’s not always Hugh Jackman hacking into the mainframe and it’s usually not for some complicated revenge plot. In fact, it’s more likely to be the inverse of that. It usually looks like someone sending out hundreds…
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15 Alarming Cyber Security Facts and Stats
Cyber Security Facts The cybersecurity industry is rapidly growing every day. Although more resources are being deployed to counter cyber attacks, the nature of the industry still has a long way to go before we can, as a whole, catch up with these threats. It’s important for us to define what…
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Data Privacy vs. Data Security [definitions and comparisons]
When it comes to data privacy vs. data security, we can frequently hear or read those terms being used interchangeably. However, are these indeed synonyms, or do they denote slightly different concepts? We will briefly touch on both their similarities and differences in this post. We will also…
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Data Privacy: What You Need to Know and How to Get Started
Data privacy is a huge public concern of the digital age, in part because data breaches continue exposing the personal data of millions of people. Even a single breach can have serious impacts: Individuals can suffer identity theft or blackmail, while companies risk financial costs along with…
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Tips for Cybersecurity in the Workplace
Tips for Cybersecurity Tips for Cybersecurity to cut corners where correct cybersecurity practices are concerned should be avoided at all costs. The implementation of information security in the workplace requires the active collaboration of employees who are fully aware of their…
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8 Smart Ways to Protect Your Personal Data
Protect Your Personal Data Protect Your Personal Data, because the data breach at credit reporting agency Equifax affected 143 million Americans, giving hackers access to Social Security numbers, addresses, and credit file data. Identity thieves can use this information to destroy your credit,…
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Common Security Breaches You Need to Be Aware Of
Common Security Breaches Common Security Breaches caused In 2016, search engine and email giant organization Yahoo had their system compromised by a data breach, resulting in stealing the information of about 500 million users. Yahoo isn’t the only victim of a security breach. Other examples…
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