Kronos Ransomware Attack
During a December ransomware attack on Kronos, employees at both private and public sector organizations had their data compromised as the Kronos Ransomware Attack took down payroll systems. Kronos, a workforce management company that services around 40 million people in over 100 countries, received a rude awakening on Dec. 11, 2021, when it realized […]
Understanding Trojans
TROJANS: THE ULTIMATE GUIDE A Trojan virus may look harmless but can cause real damage by stealing sensitive data or spying on you. Whatever the intent of Trojan malware, it’s always malicious, and malware infiltration always occurs without the victim’s consent. Let us talk about a basic online scenario—you log onto your computer and detect […]
The Rise of Mobile Malware
How to secure your organization As the name suggests, mobile malware is a kind of malicious software exclusively designed to target mobile devices, like smartphones and tablets, to gain access to sensitive user data. Worldwide mobile users are increasing exponentially, making these intelligent devices the dominant communication medium worldwide. A Statista report states 83.32% of […]
What Are Bot Attacks and How to Prevent Them
Bot attacks are increasingly targeting small to midsized organizations Are businesses winning the war against bot attacks? Over the past few years, the cyber risks associated with cybercrimes and hackers have been increasing dramatically. New threats and attacks are happening daily. Many of these cybersecurity threats and attacks happen with the help of “bots.” This […]
The Colonial Pipeline Ransomware
Here’s a deeper look at one of the most Infamous ransomware attacks of all time You may have heard of the infamous Colonial Pipeline ransomware attack that dominated headlines in May 2021. Let’s trace our steps back to the starting point to discover exciting details about this cyberattack that threatened the entire East Coast’s gas […]
What is a rootkit and how do you get rid of them?
Everything you need to know about rootkits and how to protect yourself A rootkit is not a virus. It’s not spyware, nor is it a Trojan. So then, what is it exactly? While being associated with malware, rootkits are not naturally malicious. However, their power to manipulate a computer’s operating system and provide remote users […]
What is Adware, how to detect, protect and remove
Adware is a common form of unwanted software. It often infiltrates devices through seemingly legitimate downloads or bundled software. Once installed, adware serves intrusive advertisements, which significantly impact user experience and even device performance. Adware primarily seeks to generate revenue for developers by flooding users with ads and pop-ups and redirecting them to sponsored pages. […]
What is Spyware, Types, how to remove and protect your organization
Spyware is a universal term used to describe malicious software that hackers install on your computer or mobile device … without your consent and without you knowing it. Even though it may sound like something out of a James Bond movie, this sneaky software has no entertainment value. Spyware is a unique ransomware and widely […]
How to Prevent Phishing Attacks?
How To Prevent Phishing attacks? There has been a lot of press about cybersecurity breaches over the past couple of years. And the Pandemic has made things that much easier for hackers as emotions run high. Cyber security is a real and serious concern for small to mid-sized organizations, and that concern is well-founded […]
