Tag: computer security
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How to secure FDA approved medical devices from hackers
Medical devices present a unique cyber challenge for hospitals. Read these guidelines before deploying them to the hospital enterprise network
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“Hello can you hear me”: Social engineering or part of the call?
Have you ever received a phone call where the caller’s first question is, “Can you hear me?” It is not likely what you’ve been told,
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Watering Hole attack: Cybercriminals subvert your most vulnerable favorite websites
A watering hole attack is a type of cyberattack in which the attacker targets a website or online service that is known to be frequented by the victim’s target audience. The attacker then compromises the website or service and injects malicious code into it. When the victim visits the website or uses the service, they…
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The first rule of security: “Be aware” of your surroundings
How can you protect yourself on the internet? The same methods you use to keep you safe “in real life” will also keep you safe in the digital world. First thing? Be aware of your surroundings.
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My site is blocked! Unlock URL access with content filtering companies
Content filtering categorize domains based on reputation. Many companies block domains based on those filters. This article will show you how to register your domains so that they are not inadvertently blocked.
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Zero day, 0day, ohday, oh my!
Hackers have a few things in their favor when it comes to getting into your network and stealing data. One of those things is the elusive zero day. When it comes to hacking, a zero day is an “exploitation against a publicly unknown vulnerability”. But hackers don’t need a zero day. They only need a…
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Computer security hardening – safeguarding your systems
Computer Security. Kind of scary, actually. With the likes of Target going down to hackers in late 2013, and a large attack on Home Depot in 2014, what can the rest of us do? If Home Depot can be compromised, how can I protect myself? The bad news — you are a target. Why though? Well,…