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A password manager is an encrypted storage system for keeping and managing passwords usually protected by a master password. Some password managers use biometric data to protect the vaults instead of master passwords. Still others support the use of two factor authentication for higher security.
Keylogger is a digital surveillance tool. They can track every click, touch, key stroke, download and conversation carried out on the device they are installed on
A hacker is someone who challenges technology to see if it can be compromised. A hacker can black hat or white hat.
A firewall blocks outsiders from gaining unauthorized access to your computer and helps stop malicious software from infecting your computer.
A "drive by download" is a cyber attack where visiting a website or hovering over an Ad causes malware to infect your computer or device.
Your digital identity is your set of unique features and characteristics identifiable to you. It is all data that can be traced back to you.
DDoS attack or Distributed Denial of Service, is a coordinated attack intended to crash and make unavailable targeted websites and online systems by overwhelming them with data.
A botnet is a network of computers that work as a collective to infiltrate your device. Here's how to protect your business from botnets.
What's a computer virus? We hear about it all the time but do you really know what it is and how to prevent one?
Your Wi-Fi password is the network security pass you use to connect to your home network. This password is important because it protects your system from intruders.
Chatbots are conversational assistants that automate repetitive chores. We like them because they assist them in completing jobs swiftly and without the need for human interaction. But an unprotected chatbot can be a security problem. Hackers can use defenseless AI chatbots to carry out nefarious activities. Read to learn more.
Certificate authorities are the guardians of digital identity. They come in both public and private capacities. Certificates issued by them are trusted because information are validated from the requester’s own records and/or from third party sources.
256 bit encryption has quickly become the industry standard for ensuring security of your data, security of your communication and is really now minimum encryption level for securing your digital environment.
HTTPs enables web servers and web browsers to establish secure connections. It encrypts data being transmitted in both directions. This helps prevent thieves from stealing sensitive information along the way.
A rogue certificate is a valid certificate issued by a legitimate certificate authority. However, it’s untrustworthy because either it was compromised or was issued to the wrong party.
Rootkits are nearly invisible and a dangerous type of malware that allows hackers access to computers without the knowledge of the owners. It is designed in such a way that it can remain in a network or on a computer system undetected for an extended period of time.
Spear phishing is a targeted cyberattack to steal your information. You should be aware of the dangers of this and how to address them.
Whale phishing is a targeted spear-phishing attack in which cybercriminals impersonate the high-level executives of an organization to send messages to lower-level company administrators in a position to do the acts being requested by the criminals on two things they want most -- money and data.
Digital and online ad tracking is the process of gathering data and insights about the performance of online advertising campaigns. Digital systems use methods like cookies, unique tracking URLs, tracking pixels, and other tools
Shoulder surfing is a form of social engineering that enables cybercriminals to gather information just by looking over their victims’ shoulders. The aim of shoulder surfing is to obtain personal data, such as usernames, passwords or personal identification numbers (PINs), bank account numbers or credit card numbers.
Trojan horse computer viruses are malware disguised as or hidden in legitimate software. Hidden from view and ready to attack.
Adware, known as advertising supported software, makes money by displaying ads - popups, inline, banner. ANNOYING!!, but typically used to support free software.
A website security certificate is a digital certificate that asserts the identity of a website. It’s a virtual file approved by an industry-trusted third-party called a certificate authority (CA)
Hacking is an old game in the cyberworld with ever changing players and techniques. It may be done with good intentions or malicious motives. It is growing rapidly because of the proliferation of devices.
Cybercriminals target visitors that accidentally mistype website addresses directly into their browsers. They use typosquatting, also called URL hijacking, to deceive visitors and lead them to malicious sites they themselves have set up.
A remote access Trojan is a software used by hackers to gain unauthorized access and remote control on a user’s computer or mobile device, including mouse and keyboard manipulation.
A zero day threat is a security flaw known or unknown to the software vendor which hasn't had a patch made to fix the vulnerability.
Catfishing is a deceptive technique individuals or criminal entities use to create a fictional personas or fake identities online and use them to scam unwitting victims.
PUPs refer to programs, applications and other software downloaded onto computers or mobile devices that may have an adverse impact on user privacy or security. The term “potentially unwanted program” was coined by McAfee to distinguish the program from malware.
Smishing is a texting scam. Texts appear to come from reputable companies inducing you to reveal personal information, such as passwords or credit card numbers.
