What is data scraping? Data scraping is the process of extracting data from a website using automated tools and importing the information to another program/computer. This technique is used to collect vast amount of publicly available information and reuse it...
Ransomware is a form of malware that encrypts files on a device that compromises a system. Malicious actors rely on it for extorting money from individuals or organizations. Typically, hackers first deny access of files to users by encrypting the data. They hold...
Social engineering continues to be one of the most common cyber-attack strategies. Cybercriminals are constantly evolving their tactics to phish for personal information or to get control of a device. One such tactic is called “homograph” or “homoglyph...
Passwords provide the first line of defense when a user wishes to gain access to a device or platform. It is the most used method of security. The stronger your password, the more protected your computer will be from hackers and malicious software. Creating Secure...
As cybercrimes increase worldwide, many small businesses are unprepared to deal with any form of cyberattack. Every year, over 43% of online attacks are on small businesses and only 7% of those businesses are capable of defending or mitigating the cyber threat,...
Reports of identity thefts skyrocketed in 2020 with 1.4 million cases reported to the Federal Trade Commission – more than double the number in 2019. The grim numbers were a possible result of the global pandemic that provided cybercriminals and identity thieves an...
Browser extensions are small software programs that offer features like filters and controls to change the way a user views web pages and services. They run inside web browsers and enable users to tailor the functionality of a browser. Although these features are...
You may have noticed that while browsing the web, a prompt appears on the top of your screen that asks your permission to allow or block notifications from the site. These browser notifications or “push notifications” often appear on a mobile or desktop device when a...
Millions of people are unaware of and uninformed about how their personal information is being used, collected or shared in our digital society. Data Privacy Day occurs on January 28 annually and is led by the National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA). Its purpose is to...
The digital acceleration that occurred last year will continue to have far-reaching effects when it comes to cyber security. Security Boulevard predicts the global cost of cyber crime will reach $11 million per minute by 2021. According to the Identity Theft Resource...