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What is data exfiltration? A complete guide
Sensitive data moves through organizations every day. Teams share files, systems sync information, and employees access tools from different locations. Although this makes work easier, it also increas...
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What is the International Data Encryption Algorithm (IDEA) in cryptography?
Encryption algorithms secure most of what we do online, from sending messages to storing data. As technology evolves, some algorithms remain in use while others become historical references for unders...
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What is neighbor spoofing, and how can you stop it?
If you’ve ever answered a call that looked local, only to hear a recorded message or an unexpected sales or warning call, you’ve likely encountered neighbor spoofing. In this kind of scheme, perpe...
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What is DevSecOps? Securing software development from the start
Although software development has become more agile, security is still sometimes treated as a late-stage checkpoint: introduced near release, or after deployment, when timelines are tight. When issues...
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What is a private network, and why do you need it?
Some networks are built for open access. Others are built to restrict access: containing traffic, limiting entry points, and controlling who and what can connect. That difference affects whether inter...
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What is Emotet malware? How it spreads and how to stop it
Emotet is a long-running and highly adaptable malware strain that keeps coming back, even after major takedowns. It’s been around for years and is responsible for large-scale attacks against organiz...
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What is open source intelligence (OSINT) and why does it matter?
Over 6 billion people worldwide use the internet, leaving a significant trail of data behind. These digital footprints could include social media posts, forum activity, job profiles, public reviews, a...
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How to identify and prevent a whaling attack
Whaling attacks usually blend into real business processes, asking you for a quick approval or help with a confidential work task. Often, nothing about it looks especially unusual. The pressure is sub...
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CEO fraud: How it happens and how to protect your business
Sometimes, all it can take is one convincing message to move real money. A finance manager might get an email that looks like it came from the CEO, asking them to pay an invoice. It looks normal, the ...
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Snapchat scams: Recognize the risks and stay safe
Snapchat’s fast, temporary style makes it easy to stay connected, but it can also make things easier for scammers. Fake accounts, phishing attempts, and sudden requests for money often rely on catch...
