What is penetration testing?
Penetration testing (or pen testing) is a security exercise where a cyber-security expert attempts to find and exploit vulnerabilities in a computer system. The purpose of this simulated attack is…
What is Lateral Movement?
Lateral movement is how attackers spread across multiple parts of a network. In network security, lateral movement is the process by which attackers spread from an entry point to the…
Ransomware protection: How to keep your data safe in 2023
What exactly is ransomware? If ransomware or an encryption Trojan gets onto your computer, it encrypts your data or locks your operating system. As ransomware gets hold of a “digital…
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Comcast Xfinity accounts were hacked in widespread 2FA bypass attacks.
​Comcast Xfinity customers report their accounts being hacked in widespread attacks that bypass two-factor authentication. These compromised accounts are then used to reset passwords for other services, such as the…
Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA)
The Computer Fraud and Abuse Act of 1986 (CFAA) is a United States cybersecurity bill enacted in 1986. The Computer Fraud and Abuse Act of 1986 (CFAA) is a United…
Cyber Security Types
Cyber Security is not just one thing; you can focus on one area and be an expert or be a jack of all trades.
Protecting America’s electric grid from attack | 60 Minutes Archive
Physical, Natural, Criminal, War, and Cyber Vulnerabilities on America’s Electric Grid 60 Minutes – Security concerns for the nation’s electrical grid are being raised after a substation attack in North…
CISA orders agencies to patch exploited Google Chrome bugs by Dec 26th
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has added one more security vulnerability to its list of bugs known to be exploited in attacks. The flaw (tracked as CVE-2022-4262) was…