Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) are present in every second of our lives, whether we realize it. Smart devices decide when to turn on our heaters and lights the moment we wake up, social media uses complex algorithms to determine what news to promote to us, and Google Maps guides us through our …
Scareware is a term frequently used to refer to a cyberattack tactic that scares people into visiting bogus or infected websites or downloading malicious software (malware). Scareware may manifest itself in pop-up advertisements that appear on a user’s computer or via spam email attacks. Scareware attacks are frequently launched via pop-up messages that appear on …
Are you looking for the best way to protect your business from possible threats? When you know how firewalls work, you can figure out which is the best option for you. This article talks about the different types of firewalls, so you can make an informed choice. What is a Firewall? The simplest way to …
Malware, which stands for “malicious software,” is computer code that is intended to harm or exploit any programmable device, server, or network. Malware’s malicious intent can take many forms, including denying access, destroying or stealing data, stealing money, hijacking computer resources, spreading false information, spreading malware, and a variety of other harmful actions. Money, spying …
Each week, security researchers compile the most recent news in the field and post it on these blog sites. If you’ve been following the news, you may have noticed a disturbing trend: data breaches in Carnival Cruises, ProctorU, and Garmin in the last two months. Those are only a few examples. You’re undoubtedly wondering, “What …