The attack on UK telecommunication provider TalkTalk in the past week has shed some light on the increasingly sophisticated tactics used by hackers. Initial report cited a denial of service attack, but also indicated a loss of sensitive data, which was rare for a DDoS type of breach.
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Setting Up Your New Business Website On The Internet
When it comes time to set up your new official business website on the world wide web, there are a number of considerations that you should always keep firmly in mind. For example, what exactly are you getting from your web domain host when you sign an agreement with them?
How you can prepare for the growing Internet of Things security-wise
It cannot be denied that there’s no stopping the fast growth of the Internet of Things – a vast universe of connected devices, appliances and industrial machines. Gartner predicts the number of connected devices will reach 25 billion five years from now.
How to make sure your Smart Home is secure
With the growing adoption of Internet of Things, even homes now get smarter and smarter in assisting homeowners with simple household chores.
What is social engineering and how risky is it?
It is a fact in technology, and specifically in security, that the human factor forms part of the weakest link in the network. The problem, therefore, facing many organizations in terms of cybersecurity has something to do with their employees.
How to keep your Facebook Account Protected from Hackers
A few years ago when you first logged in to your Facebook account, you might have probably skipped setting your account privacy and security options. Fast forward today, reports of Facebook data breaches never stopped hogging the daily headlines.