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8 Features Of Essential Endpoint Device Security Tools Endpoint device security is critical for enterprises to stay secure against various endpoint security threats. They are undoubtedly way better than antivirus packages when it comes to endpoint security. [Antivirus packages are only suitable for securing a PC or a number of PC(s), but not the entire […]

IT Security: Are Phishing Attacks REALLY Down? Reading Time: 3 minutes There is a recent study by the “Anti Phishing Working Group” (APWG) being widely reported that phishing attacks were down 20% in 2012. When I first read about this I thought, “They HAVE to be kidding!” There is a flood of other stories that contradict such […]

Define Network Security Network security refers to the set of measures taken to protect a network from various security threats. These set of measures usually involve several policies and practices which aim at preventing unauthorized access to the network. By doing so, they prevent any misuse of the network’s resources. How Does Network Security Work? […]

Can Ransomware Infect NAS Drives ? Network-attached storage otherwise known as NAS is a file-level computer server that is connected to a network ransomware. It links together various groups of clients or devices. NAS drive is used to collate a network of appliances and devices ransomware. It is often used to easily share files among […]

How To Create Your Own Ransomware? In an aim to better protect and mitigate the risk to yourself from malware, it can be helpful to know how to create your own ransomware. But first, let’s start with understanding what ransomware creator is. A ransomware is a type of malware that encrypts the victim’s files rendering […]

Firefox Critical Security Patches: Firefox 28, released on Tuesday, provided numerous important security fixes including 5 for flaws identified in the recent Pwn2Own competition. Firefox Critical Security Patches Pwn2Own is a hacking competition where each successful exploit earned the researcher(s) $50,000. FireFox was hacked successfully this year more than any other browser. This includes a […]

Is Ransomware A Virus Or Malware: If you’re reading this, it’s safe to assume you have trouble understanding what ransomware is—and are wondering whether it’s a virus or malware. Is ransomware a virus or malware? First off, the thought of looking at ransomware to be a virus is not technically correct. Ransomware and viruses are both […]

Gaps In Endpoint Protection Platforms (EPP) Antivirus is considered to be the very first line of defense technology for Endpoint Protection Platforms (EPP). Over the past twenty years, a number of other components have been added to Endpoint Protection Platforms such as personal firewalls, anti-spyware and anti-malware, but many of these components have never been installed. […]

How Does Locky Ransomware Work?: In the emergence of intricate malware schemes, it pays to learn about some of the most common ones so you can fortify your defenses from locky. The use of locky ransomware work has become notorious for creating new ways to plague non-tech-savvy individuals into paying criminals with their hard-earned money […]