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The Top Source of Critical Security Threats Is PowerShell

Are you aware of the critical threat lurking in your system right now? It’s not malware, nor is it a virus. It’s PowerShell – your powerful tool that hackers can use to carry out malicious…

Cybersecurity

Feb 13, 20236 min read

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Dictionary Attacks: How They Work and How to Stop Them

Are you aware that weak passwords are one of your biggest cybersecurity threats? According to studies, 81% of data breaches occur due to easily guessable passwords. So, one of the most common methods hackers use to crack…

Data Breach

Feb 7, 20235 min read

XSRF Attack: Protect Your Web Application

Web-based applications are becoming a key part of our daily lives. You can use these apps for virtually everything, from online shopping to restaurant reservations. Unluckily, with the evolution of web applications, so do the…

Web Application Security Standards

Jan 30, 20236 min read

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InsightVM: A Guide to Effective Vulnerability Management

Cybersecurity risks and threats are becoming more complex, and attackers are more sophisticated in today’s fast-paced technological world. With the rise of remote work, cloud computing, and the Internet of Things (IoT), organisations face many…

Vulnerability Management

Jan 18, 20236 min read

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Man-in-the-Middle Attack: Prevention Best Practices and Detection

Identity-based cyber-attacks come in many forms and pose numerous risks for any organisation. One of the most common facilitators of identity-based cyber attacks is a man-in-the-middle attack (MITM). Here, it is difficult to differentiate between…

Network Monitoring Strategies

Jan 18, 20236 min read

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CISA: UAParser.js Malware Discovered in the NPM Library

In the world of software development, the use of third-party packages and libraries is standard practice. These packages can help developers save time and resources by providing pre-built functionalities that can be easily integrated into…

Supply Chain

Jan 11, 20236 min read

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How Does Ransomware Work?

Ransomware has been one of the biggest cyber security threats in 2022.

Ransomware Prevention Tactics

Jan 3, 20234 min read

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Guide to Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST)

Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST) is a vital element of cybersecurity for any organisation that wants to protect itself from attacks. Since cybercriminals are always improving their skills and looking for vulnerabilities to exploit in…

Web Application Security Standards

Dec 27, 20225 min read

6 Types of Cyber Security Testing and Assessments

Threats to computer systems, software, and networks are becoming more sophisticated and frequent. In the event of a successful cyber attack, a business will lose not only financial resources but also its reputation and the loyalty of its target customers. For this reason, it’s crucial to regularly perform cyber security testing and assessments to identify any vulnerabilities and ensure they’re up-to-date and effective...

Cybersecurity Best Practices

Dec 20, 20226 min read