When the enemy is a moving target it’s often only possible to look at the past to try to predict the future. Such is the case in IT security where the attackers are constantly developing new ways of breaking in and achieving their nefarious goals. Presented by: Background Check Guide This graphic depicts some of… Continue reading Worst IT security breaches debriefed
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Microsoft finding success in “neighborhood watch” against botnets
While national and worldwide agencies wage a war against online crime through the criminal courts, Microsoft is finding success using civil suits to help crack down on botnets, arguably the most dangerous form of cybercrime due to the massive scope of their reach. Through botnets, which are groupings of computers that attempt to harvest personal… Continue reading Microsoft finding success in “neighborhood watch” against botnets
The latest reality of online safety: we’re all being watched
There are so many threats to online security and privacy that many have simply given up on the notion of being protected. Their best defense is simply not putting anything online that they wouldn’t want to share with the rest of the world and the nefarious types in particular. For example, signing up for one… Continue reading The latest reality of online safety: we’re all being watched
Is online banking as safe as people think?
More US adults bank online than use social networks (for now, at least). It has become such a common activity that despite the risks of identity theft, hacking, and phishing, most of us are still convinced that the transactions are secure. For the most part, they are. For the most part. The banking community and… Continue reading Is online banking as safe as people think?
As the workforce goes mobile, security concerns rise
As more offices become virtual and more employees work from home or on the go, the logistics of keeping devices and computers secure can be a nightmare for any IT pro. Cybercriminals are rampant looking for targets who are accessing their data from low-security connections. Businesses are at risk of data breaches more now than… Continue reading As the workforce goes mobile, security concerns rise
Online payments may be the future, but today consumers are still concerned
It’s clear that online payments are the future. Many pay for nearly everything online, but there are still security and convenience concerns that keep some skeptical. Billion of dollars will be spent online this year, but there are things to consider before putting one’s credit card online. This graphic by our friends at ZoneAlarm breaks… Continue reading Online payments may be the future, but today consumers are still concerned
4Chan is back up after 3 day DDoS attack
It isn’t the first time that 4Chan has gone down and it won’t be the last, but this one is special. There were 3 consecutive days with very little uptime, something that the photo-sharing, meme-creating website has never experienced. A massive DDoS is to blame. For it to keep the site down for this long,… Continue reading 4Chan is back up after 3 day DDoS attack
Everything you needed to know about firewalls
The term “firewall” has one that most people know but few understand. It’s often confused with anti-virus software because of the similarities of purpose, but it has a completely different use on your computer. This infographic by ZoneAlarm breaks it down nicely for us (while throwing in a quick pitch about their product). Knowing what… Continue reading Everything you needed to know about firewalls
As internet criminal activity decreases, botnets skyrocket
Everyone has heard of hackers, viruses, and spam. What fewer people have heard of or understand are botnets despite statistics that show they’re trending to be the choice of current cybercriminals. By using “Command-and-Control” servers, hackers are able to remotely take over computers to execute their nefarious activities. Connecting through C&C servers allows a “bot… Continue reading As internet criminal activity decreases, botnets skyrocket
American drone weapons consoles infected with keystroke-logging virus
US Predator and Reaper drones in Afghanistan were hacked and a virus inserted into their remote cockpits at Creech Air Force Base in Nevada, logging every keystroke their pilots make. These remote drones, arguably the most pivotal piece of American war efforts in Afghanistan over the last 10 years, have continued to fly missions even… Continue reading American drone weapons consoles infected with keystroke-logging virus