Security Insights
Expert tips, industry trends, and practical advice to keep your business secure.
How a Vancouver crypto trader lost $500,000 in Bitcoin
This written piece dives into a case study concerning a crypto day-trader, how they lost 100,000 Bitcoin to a hacker, and how they secured their system after the fact.
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The Bitcoin Scam Ravaging Instagram: Bitconning
Account security is always a concern when you put any kind of personal information out on the web. But a new generation of scammers is emerging, using a particularly devious combination of social engineering, cryptocurrency, and old-fashioned blackmail. The scam is becoming more common on Instagram, where popular account holders are targeted and forced to assist in swindling their followers with fake videos.
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What is the OSI model
The Open Systems Interconnection model, or OSI for short, is a conceptual framework which describes the seven layers that computer systems use to communicate over a network. The OSI model characterizes computing functions into a universal set of rules and requirements in order to support interoperability between different products and software.
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What is Hybrid Malware
Malware can fall into many categories including ransomware, spyware, scareware, adware, crimeware, viruses and includes various delivery vectors including worms, Trojans, backdoors, and root-kits. However, the most common form of malware is actually not malware itself, but rather ...
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What is Crimeware
Crimeware, perhaps one of the more self-explanatory terms, is a class of malware designed specifically to facilitate and enable cybercrime. Typically, crimeware is designed to perpetrate identify theft in order to access a computer user's data
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What is Grayware
Grayware, despite its name, is not directly malware but rather an umbrella term to describe software tip-toeing the line between malware and legitimate software; this gray area sits software whose behavior is not malicious but rather undesirable or annoying.
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What Is Adware
Adware is an intrusive malware which automatically displays or otherwise downloads unsolicited advertisements. Initially lumped within the larger category of spyware, adware was soon separated because of its ability to do much more than simply display targeted advertisements.
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What is Spyware
With the demand to monetize data, hackers and criminals have resorted to spyware as a means to collect and subsequently sell data to anyone willing to purchase. How much do you know about their tactics and what can you do to stay safe?
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The Different Levels of MFA
The recent rise in online and digital security threats has given birth to a new form of authentication: Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). However, not all forms of MFA were created equal ...
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The Importance of a Cybersecurity Awareness Month
As October comes to a close, it is important to reflect upon the importance and significance of having a cybersecurity awareness month. In the era of massive data breaches and ransomware attacks, it is no surprise that massive corporations and small businesses alike are buckling down on cybersecurity.
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Phishing Attacks to Watch Out For!
It is no surprise that phishing attacks are on the rise as our lives are becoming increasingly digitized. In 2020, the FBI found that phishing was the most common type of cybercrime, doubling in number from 2019. It is increasingly important to consider the security of our online spaces and consider if we are engaging in proper cybersecurity practices. Cybercriminals are quick to adapt once they realize their ploys are no longer working and as a result cybercrimes are quick to morph and shift depending on the current climate. This post will go over some of the most recent forms of phishing attacks to watch out for alongside more tips on how to keep yourself safe!
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Why You Should Avoid Using SMS
It is important for users to always be aware of which platforms they are using and how each platform is keeping their private information secure. SMS, or text messaging, is incredibly vulnerable - messages are not encrypted and can be seen by your carrier or anyone they choose to share it with. This post will cover the dangers of using SMS and better alternatives for you to implement in your daily life.
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