Billion PhotosShutterstockBrowser hijacking can enable companies or hackers to seize your sensitive data or even take control of your entire system. In this guide, we’ll delve into what browser hijacking is, what it means for you, the various forms it can assume, and effective strategies to safeguard…
As the business world becomes increasingly more digital, the importance of resilience in the face of cyberthreats and IT problems continues to rise. With the NIS2 Directive, the EU has introduced a set of rules designed to minimize cybersecurity risks and standardize and maximize…
An intrusion detection system (IDS) begins its operation at the host, the network, or both, actively examining records in real-time to identify any discernible anomalies. When irregularities are detected, the system promptly sends an alert to the relevant parties, playing a…
In addition to a firewall, an intrusion prevention system (IPS) can monitor either an individual end device or an entire network and alert about potential threats. Unlike intrusion detection systems (IDS) with a similar design, IPS takes a more proactive approach by actively…
Skimming happens when criminals tamper with ATMs in order to read information from credit or debit cards that have been placed in them. Although there have been major improvements in security, this type of fraud poses a real danger when withdrawing money and making payments.…
While many companies focus on protecting themselves against digital attacks, it’s important not to underestimate the importance of physical security. Tailgating is one such threat. While not based on the latest technology, it still poses a significant danger. We’ll take a look at…
It only takes a few seconds for a hacker to gain access to your private data without you having any idea. More often than not, a password is the only means of protection when logging into online services; and if it is too obvious, it will not prove too much of a challenge for…
wk1003mikeShutterstockWould you give your bank account pin number to a stranger? Certainly not. However, this is essentially just what you are doing if you don’t secure your online banking log-in with a password that can’t be figured out by hackers in a matter of seconds. In order to be able to create…
Huge amounts of highly sensitive and personal data are stored in the cloud every day. That’s why it’s all the more important that cloud services providers are subject to strict security standards to ensure that this data remains protected. The BSI (Federal Office for Information…
wk1003mikeShutterstockWhen you’re traveling with portable devices, you’ll find public WLAN everywhere, giving you access to the world wide web. Even in residential and work spaces, practical wireless networking is widespread. It’s easy to forget that there’s a risk involved when transferring data…
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