Not all forms of malware require manually downloading. You may inadvertently download malware simply by visiting a website. Known as a drive-by download, it’s a common type of cyber threat that affects both businesses and consumers. Drive-by downloads occur when...
Cybersecurity has become a top priority among businesses — and for good reason. Research shows that cyber attacks cost small- and medium-sized businesses over $2 million per year. If your business sustains a cyber attack, you’ll have to exhaust time and...
Data breaches are often the result of a compromised password. If someone steals or otherwise identifies your password for an account on which your data is stored, he or she may use it to access your data. While hackers often crack passwords via a brute force attack,...
Most cyber attacks have an immediate malicious impact on the victim’s computer. If you unknowingly download ransomware in an email attachment, for example, it will typically lock your files instantly. With that said, some cyber attacks are designed to...
Keyloggers have been used for over a decade to steal sensitive data from unsuspecting victims. Also known as keystroke loggers, it consists of software or programs that record a victim’s keystrokes. If your computer is infected with a keylogger, a hacker might...