Cyber Security

A visual representation of the hacker's playbook, showing various cyber threats like phishing, malware, and network vulnerabilities, along with cybersecurity defenses

The Hacker’s Playbook: Understanding Modern Cyber Intrusion Techniques and Defenses

The digital age has brought unprecedented connectivity and convenience, but it has also opened the door to a new breed of criminal: the cyber hacker. While the term “hacker” originally referred to skilled programmers who explored the limits of computer systems, it’s now largely synonymous with malicious actors who exploit vulnerabilities to steal data, disrupt

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Tech Support Scams

Email Scam: Cyber Security Desk – Tech Support Scams

From 2014 to 2015, tech support scams increased by 200%, according to cybersecurity leader Symantec in their 2016 Internet Security Threat Report. Throwing around scary cybersecurity terms like “malware,” scammers try to frighten victims on the phone and convince them that their computer and personal information are at risk. Acting like an expert from a trusted

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National Cyber Security Awareness Month

National Cyber Security Awareness Month Reviews

October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month, administered by the Department of Homeland Security. This is the perfect time of year for individuals, businesses, and other organizations to reflect on the universe of cyber threats and to do their part to protect their networks, their devices, and their data from those threats. Consider this: Recent

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