With cyber crime rising on an exponential basis, security analysts believe that 2016 will be one of the most active years in terms of data breaches, network intrusions and malicious hacks. The world of cyber crime tends to follow certain trends; the following being most important for 2016. Ransomware Attacks A few years ago, computer… Continue reading 2016’s Most Important Data Security Trends
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Cyber Terrorism: The Truth about Hacktivism
In 2010, users of Paypal were unable to access their money or make transactions for almost eight hours. The reason? The site had been hit by a Denial of Service (DDoS) attack by the hacktivist group Anonymous, who were protesting Paypal’s decision to stop taking donations on behalf of Wikileaks founder Julian Assange. On their… Continue reading Cyber Terrorism: The Truth about Hacktivism
8 Ways Criminals Use Technology To Get The Edge On You
If you’re a trusting person and you want to stay that way, you probably shouldn’t read this article. But if you’re someone who prefers to stay in the know and stay one step ahead of criminals as computer-based technology advances faster every day, you should probably keep reading. You see, the simple truth is that… Continue reading 8 Ways Criminals Use Technology To Get The Edge On You
New Spy Computer Small Enough to Crack Corporate Networks
In many cases, smaller technology has helped us take our work with us and enjoy hours of entertainment in the palm of our hands. Now corporations need to be on the lookout for a small spy computer that can give hackers access to their networks. Small enough to fit into an Altoid tin, the spy… Continue reading New Spy Computer Small Enough to Crack Corporate Networks
Eight Hacking Trends in 2011
Hackers have two faces, they love to break things apart and fix them. Some of these trends may ruin your day or even cause near-apocalypse tragedy, while others can make our lives easier and better.