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 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,…
US says Chinese hackers breached multiple telecom providers
The FBI and the U.S. Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) have disclosed that Chinese hackers breached commercial telecommunication service providers in the United States. The breached entities have been…
What is Software as a Service (SaaS)?
What is Software as a Service (SaaS)? Software as a service (SaaS) is a software distribution model in which a cloud provider hosts applications and makes them available to end…
AT&T outage just a preview of what can happen when cell service goes out: How to prepare
A widespread telecommunication outage that affected tens of thousands of customers in the United States on Thursday raised many questions: What should I do when I can’t use my cell…
What is a DNS CNAME record?
The DNS CNAME record works as an alias for domain names that share a single IP address. A “canonical name” (CNAME) record points from an alias domain to a “canonical”…
What is DNS? | How DNS works
DNS lets users connect to websites using domain names instead of IP addresses. Learn more about how DNS works. What is DNS? The Domain Name System (DNS) is the phonebook…
Wiretaps
Background Wiretapping is the oldest form of modern surveillance, with new technology it’s more powerful than ever. Wiretapping is using a device to listen in on a person’s phone calls.…
Chinese hackers breach US critical infrastructure in stealthy attacks
Microsoft says a Chinese cyberespionage group it tracks as Volt Typhoon has been targeting critical infrastructure organizations across the United States, including Guam, an island hosting multiple military bases, since…
Bitcoin energy use in Iceland set to overtake homes, says local firm
Iceland is facing an “exponential” rise in Bitcoin mining that is gobbling up power resources, a spokesman for Icelandic energy firm HS Orka has said. This year, electricity use at…