A threat profile is a list of things that a malicious attack can do to a computer. When a penetration testing company is performing security checks against threats to a customer’s database or website applications, they focus on specific areas that coordinate with the threat profile. There are several diagnostics that an application security testing [...]
In the digital age, data can be as valuable as physical assets. Every year, companies spend hundreds of millions of dollars on hardware and software to protect the data located on their computers. A single security breach could mean having trade secrets compromised or customer information in the wrong hands. Passwords, firewalls and encryption are [...]
Until relatively recently, attacks against websites were fairly easy to spot. In most cases, the hacker or hackers behind such attacks defaced vulnerable websites or simply caused them to crash. Such attacks were typically mass scale in nature and were designed to cause as much damage as possible to a very wide number of targets. [...]
As people spend more time shopping on the Internet and less time shopping in stores with cash, it is vitally important for a company’s data to be well-protected from hackers, data thieves and even security breaches from within. There are two ways to find out if a company’s computer network or data server are safe [...]
Online marketing is an industry that is growing tremendously. It is critical that businesses optimize their website if they want to remain successful as more and more people turn to the internet for information rather than other sources. There are many things that you can and should do to make your website appealing to search [...]
In the wild world of the Internet, website security is paramount. Hackers and online thieves are constantly developing new tricks in order to entrap users. Downloading a malicious script or malware is only a click away, as hackers can mask suspicious URLs through shortening websites, or take advantage of common typos made in popular sites. [...]
There are so many ways to access the web, and all the of smart devices account for even more traffic on the World Wide Web. This overflow of users calls for increased website security that will offer a noticeable extension of online protection. One of the best solutions is a malware scanner. The software applications [...]
Anyone who spends a significant amount of time online will eventually come in contact with spyware or malware. It is very common. The purpose of malware is to attach to the individual computer. Some infected files are crafty at avoiding detection. But, very often they are of a common and traceable nature, as most are [...]
With the increase of the digital age, more computers utilize the internet than ever before, opening the way for malicious software or malware to infect them. One out of ten websites contain malicious codes, according to a recent study, with hackers constantly finding new ways to spread malware. While not all infections can leak or [...]
Malware is short for the term malicious software and impacts everyone who uses a computer to access email and the World Wide Web. This includes computer viruses, Trojan horses, spyware, worms and other unsolicited software. It can ride in on an email, lurk within a free game offer, or be contained within a website that [...]
Malware is a malicious kind of software that results in the infection of a computer with spyware, adware, or viruses. These items are designed to disrupt a computer’s functionality or steal the user’s personal information. It is imperative that all computer users learn about the risks of malware and take steps necessary to make sure [...]
Malware is defined as any software that is specifically engineered to carry out some malicious action against the victim on whose system it is installed. It can come in a wide variety of forms, and doesn’t always exhibit the same symptoms, which is exactly what makes it so hard for users themselves to notice. Some [...]
Computer users typically discover that after a prolonged season of use, their operating system begins to perform at a pace that is more sluggish than its original speed. Many individuals upgrade their random access memory (RAM) and read only memory (ROM) in order to increase speeds, but are still irritated by the lag time between [...]
If you use a website for your business you will need terms and conditions of usage for visitors. These website give information about the website content and how visitors are and are not permitted to use it. It help to protect you from legal actions and in some countries, such as the United Kingdom, there [...]
It used to be enough to make sure a building was locked up tight at night and perhaps had an alarm system. In this day and age of technology, that is simply not the case. Every company computer system, from single workstations to networks and online accounts must now be kept safe and sound from [...]
Computers have changed the business landscape forever. There aren’t too many companies that don’t rely entirely on computers for at least one aspect of their business, if not completely reliant on them for everything. While the technology is quite useful, it can also be a dual edged sword. Computer vulnerabilities can allow unauthorized persons to [...]
Who really needs to have their network security tested? If a computer is used “online” and is used to store sensitive data, it should be tested for security. While it is tempting to rely on patches, updates or an application to secure the network, it is never that simple. Every company that has been hacked [...]
A company is only as safe as its computer system. While any business may think it is safe because it has never had a security breach, that is not always the case. Perhaps the time for a breach has simply not yet come. Consumers trust that if they are going to do business with a [...]
Each day seems to bring new threats to a business’ computer systems. Businesses with websites that handle credit card data are favorite targets of hackers or disgruntled employees. Protecting customer credit card information is critical to earning trust and maintaining revenue. In the case of a security breach, customers must be notified, and that cost [...]
A company with many customers and a sustained increase in revenue are one thing, but a company with a good customer base and retention rate with poor security is prone to disaster. One clever hacker can ruin a company by stealing user information, breaking into bank accounts, or sabotaging servers. Without proper protection, customers’ personal [...]
