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Privileged Access Management

7 November 202110 November 2021 EditorTechnology

Strategically determining user access for key infrastructure, network and applications is privileged access management (PAM). Typically, privileged access management is associated with user access, however it…

How to avoid Botnet attacks

18 July 201623 December 2017 EditorBack door, Botnet, Computer Science, Computer Virus, Computer Worm, Cyber Fraud, Cybercrime, Cybercriminals, Cybersecurity, Cyberspace, Data, Distributed Denial of Service, Exploit, Hacking, Hardware, Internet, Internet of Things, IT Security, Malware, Ransomware, Social Engineering, Technology, Trojans, Vulnerabilities, Websites, Zero-day Exploit

A botnet is an internet connected computer system or device which has been infected by a malware specialised in targeting computers through a backdoor exploit. Subsequently,…

Understanding an exploit

7 September 201523 December 2017 EditorBack door, Cybersecurity, Exploit, Hackers, Hacking, IT Security, Malware, Networks, Social Engineering, Technology, Vulnerabilities, Zero-day Exploit

The technical term exploit can be defined as a vulnerability which an attacker can use to their advantage. Cybercriminals are actively pursuing exploits as a means…

Change default passwords on all IoT devices

6 April 201523 December 2017 EditorCybercrime, Cybercriminals, Cybersecurity, Cyberspace, Encryption, Hackers, Hacking, Hardware, Internet, Internet of Things, Malware, Networks, Passwords, Social Engineering, Software, Technology

Internet of Things is exponentially expanding around the globe, with new devices connecting on a daily basis. Internet of Things devices range from household items to…

Tips for setting secure passwords

17 July 20142 May 2019 EditorComputer Science, Cybersecurity, IT Security, Technology

Passwords are digital keys that enable users to protect their accounts, subsequently setting a secure password is an inherent and exigent responsibility for modern technology users.…