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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

Cloud Security in AWS (Amazon Web Services)

With the increasing rates of data breaches and cyber-attacks, organisations are more than ever willing to implement cloud services. Maintaining data security over cloud networks begins with the cloud service providers and infrastructure. AWS (Amazon Web Services) is a cloud service provider that enables organisations to build and scale applications securely and quickly. AWS Cloud also allows you to scale and innovate as you maintain a secure environment...

Critical Infrastructure

Dec 13, 202210 min read

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Network Vulnerability Scanning: Types & Tools

Networks are the backbone of modern-day businesses, and their security is critical to prevent unauthorised access, data breaches, and other security incidents. Network vulnerability scanning is a proactive approach to identifying security vulnerabilities before attackers…

Vulnerability Management

Nov 24, 20227 min read

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Types of Hacking, Hackers, and How to Avoid Getting Hacked

Hacking is the act of getting unauthorized access to information or data in a computer system. Hackers can use different methods to gain access to computer systems using different types of hacking. In this article,…

Hacking

Nov 15, 20225 min read

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Cloud Network Security Solutions: What you Should Know

Cloud Estate now hosts a variety of applications, including network security. Maintaining data privacy over cloud networks begins with the infrastructure and cloud providers. Of course, guaranteeing data security for your network should be the…

Cybersecurity in the Cloud Era

Nov 1, 20225 min read

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Lolbins: How to Detect & Mitigate Use on Cyber Attacks

Have you ever heard the phrase “the enemy is within”? Well, that’s exactly what Living Off the Land Binary (LOLBins) is all about. They’re like the wolf in sheep’s clothing that hides in plain sight…

Cyber Attacks

Oct 25, 20225 min read