What is OAuth?
OAuth, short for Open Authorization, is an open standard protocol used for secure authorization. It allows users to grant third-party applications limited access to their resources without sharing their credentials,…
What is Defense In Depth?
“Defense in depth” (DiD) is a cyber security strategy that uses multiple security products and practices to safeguard an organization’s network, web properties, and resources. It is sometimes used interchangeably…
What is an insider threat?
An insider threat is a security risk posed by an employee, former employee, contractor, or vendor. Insider threats can result in fines, reputational damage, and loss of intellectual property. What…
What is a RSA Tolken Keyfob?
An RSA token keyfob, often called an RSA SecurID token, is a hardware device used for two-factor authentication (2FA). Here’s how it works: The RSA token keyfob is a small,…
What are indicators of compromise (IoC)?
Indicators of compromise (IoC) are evidence left behind by an attacker or malicious software that can be used to identify a security incident. What are indicators of compromise (IoC)? Indicators…
What is data exfiltration?
Unauthorized data transfer, or data exfiltration, is a significant threat to organizations. Learn how data exfiltration happens and essential strategies to prevent it. What is data exfiltration? Data exfiltration is…
What is API security?
Much of the modern Internet relies on APIs to function. API security is the process of protecting APIs from attacks and data breaches. What is API security? An application programming…
What is an account takeover?
The average person has dozens of online accounts to access personal and business websites, applications, and systems. Account takeover attacks (as the name suggests) attempt to gain access to those…
Germany suspects sabotage after undersea internet cables are severed
The C-Lion1 cable between Finland and Germany was severed in the Baltic Sea, its operator said, after damage was reported to another cable linking Lithuania and Sweden. BERLIN — Germany’s…
Over 6,000 WordPress hacked to install plugins pushing infostealers
WordPress sites are being hacked to install malicious plugins that display fake software updates and errors to push information-stealing malware. Over the past couple of years, information-stealing malware has become…