Ransomware attacks have become increasingly common in recent years. Statistics show that over 600 million ransomware attacks were recorded in 2021, compared to just over 300 million in the year prior. While ransomware itself is a type of malware, it’s often...
Spyware is an all-too-common cyber threat encountered by internet users. According to Malwarebytes, four in five internet users currently have spyware on their devices. Spyware, of course, consists of software that’s designed to log, track or otherwise spy on a...
Not all computer systems run Windows. When setting up servers, in fact, many businesses use Linux. Originally released in 1991, Linux is an open-source operating system (OS) that’s powered by the Linux kernel. While it offers greater protection against viruses...
Software development requires testing. In addition to testing the functionality of software, developers must test it for security vulnerabilities. Many developers use static application security testing (SAST) for this purpose. If your business is looking to develop...
Maintaining a secure network requires monitoring Internet Protocol (IP) addresses. If you discover any malicious traffic, you can blacklist the problematic IP addresses. Most firewalls support IP blacklisting. Blacklisting an IP address will prevent all traffic from...
Data loss can spell disaster for your business. Research shows that over nine in 10 businesses are forced to shut down after experiencing a data loss event. You can protect your business from data loss, however, by creating backups. Backups are copies of your...
