Threat vectors are means through which cyber-criminals gain access to your server. Phishing, malware, ransomware, and stolen credentials are all considered to be threat vectors. Each of these paths has a specific vulnerability for us to focus on. For instance, access...
Ransomware is a type of malware that demands payment from a victim. This virus works by encrypting all of the user’s files or locking them out of their system. Once the files are compromised, the cybercriminal asks for a ransom in exchange for a decryption key....
Users often depend on passwords alone to secure their data, emails, social profiles, and more. Unfortunately, a blunder can quickly lead to a hefty disaster such as a data breach. Don’t rely on merely a password for ensuring data security – this technique is...
Ransomware attackers block your access to the critical documents stored on your network by encrypting the files that you need for personal or business use. This attack forces organizations and individuals to pay a hefty ransom of Bitcoins to the cybercriminal holding...
Ransomware exploits victims by locking or encrypting their data files and demanding a payment to unlock or decrypt them. The victims regain access to the files by paying the attacker a set number of Bitcoins. However, there is no guarantee that paying will restore...
Data breaches occur when protected, sensitive or confidential information is exposed to individuals who aren’t authorized to access it. These costly security incidents stem from multiple causes, including physical theft, ransomware attacks, phishing campaigns, and...
