If the main entry to your house is protected by your front door, your computer network is protected by a firewall — a term that originally hails from the automotive industry. In a car, a firewall is a metal barrier that separates the engine compartment from passengers, thus protecting us if a fire ignites in the engine. In the same manner, an electronic firewall is placed between the internet and your network to protect / shield your system infrastructure from the conflagration an intrusion could produce.
Category: Cyber Attacks
Stay updated on cyber attacks worldwide. Explore expert insights, threat trends, and prevention strategies to protect your business from evolving cybersecurity risks.
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Why Paraphrases Prevent Password Hacking
We all think our passwords are more or less secure. We use multiple variations or letters, numbers and symbols and change them on a regular basis. We keep passwords carefully hidden on a spreadsheet or Post-it notes, all to keep cybercriminals from getting into our business. But the fact is, over 80 percent of all data breaches today are still password-related.
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Is Your Company Being Scouted for a Cyber Attack?
The harsh reality for most cybersecurity professionals is that even the best cyber defenses still contain the element of human error. Despite the best intentions of IT departments and cybersecurity professionals, hackers still find ways to breach and penetrate defenses. And by conducting reconnaissance, cybercriminals can pinpoint which individuals might be the weakest link in the chain.