Companies Must Prepare for Escalating Ransomware Attacks and Threats

Network Intrusion: How to Detect and Prevent It

Problems With Anti-Virus Software and Alternative Solutions

Why Software Architecture Matters in Foolproof Cybersecurity

8 Different Types of Malware

Malicious Software- What About It?

Understanding Ransomware: A Brief Overview

Cyber Preparedness, Cybersecurity and Your Business

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Noman Ansari, Senior Writer, Malwarebytes

Reducing Risk

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Defending the Network

Author(s):

Caleb Townsend, Staff Writer, United States Cybersecurity Magazine

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Judy Robinson, ,

Understanding the Threat

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Julia Sowells, ,

Cyber Preparedness

Author(s):

Lauren Abshire, Director of Content Strategy, United States Cybersecurity Magazine

Reducing Risk

Author(s):

Caleb Townsend, Staff Writer, United States Cybersecurity Magazine

Ransomware Attacks - Cybersecurity Software

There certainly have been some dangerous ransomware attacks in the recent past. In 2017, the WannaCry ransomware attack exploited a security flaw in Microsoft Windows OS to hold over 200,000 computers hostage worldwide. The hospitals that were struck by WannaCry had to cancel essential procedures, including emergency services. After postponing thousands of appointments, the costs … Read more

by Caleb Townsened

Intrusion, knights attacking laptop, cyber attack metaphor

A network intrusion refers to any forcible or unauthorized activity on a digital network. These unauthorized activities almost always imperil the security of networks and their data. Nowadays, online brands and companies are the usual subjects of these attacks. However, to properly deal with this, organizations should have a cybersecurity team in place. This will … Read more

by Caleb Townsened

Anti-Virus Software, Hand holding magnifying glass to computer, virus detected

Anti-Virus software is the layman’s solution to cybersecurity. Functioning as a first line of defense, Anti-Virus software works to prevent, detect, and remove malware from your computer. However, Anti-Virus software is not a cure all solution. In fact, IMB Knowledge Center published a piece on the limitations of Anti-Virus protection. In the article, they cite … Read more

by Caleb Townsened

The long-term success of any business or digital venture depends solely on a strong software architecture – one that has robust performance and is equipped with foolproof cybersecurity. In simpler terms, software architecture forms the basis of the development of an enterprise. Therefore, the main source acts as a guideline to shape the future of … Read more

by Caleb Townsened

Malware fishing hook grabbing password out of envelope.

To combat malware, it’s important that you get your malware classifications right. These are the different types of malware and explaining how to recognize them: 1. Virus We tend to refer to all malware as viruses, but it’s not so. A virus modifies other legitimate host files in such a way that when you execute … Read more

by Caleb Townsened

Frustrated Man massages his head in frustration as his laptop is taken over by Malware. Floating files surround him with skull and bones symbols.

Malware, or malicious software, is purposely designed to cause damage and infect your computer, and give access of your computers contents to cyber criminals. Whereas the development of malware previously was limited to amateurs…

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by Caleb Townsened

Baltimore, Maryland, Atlanta, Georgia, and South Carolina are three of the recent areas that have been grabbing headlines with reports of ransomware attacks. These attacks range from small hiccups during the business day to dispatch…

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