What is a Botnet, and Why Is It Dangerous?

What is a Botnet, and Why Is It Dangerous?

We all know that hackers are smart, but how do they actually carry out their ingenious crimes? One well-known tactic is the DDOS (Distributed Denial of Service) attack, where networks and servers are sent an avalanche of traffic that is too much for them too handle,...
Don’t Get Phished

Don’t Get Phished

The Internet can be viewed as a vast ocean filled with all sorts of different creatures. Many are harmless but some exist for the sole purpose on treating you like prey and taking your valuable data and information. These are the Phishing scam artists and they use...
Your Guide to the Modern Varieties of Cybercriminal

Your Guide to the Modern Varieties of Cybercriminal

You’ve heard of hackers, but did you know that there are lots of different kinds? On the cybercriminal scale, some are more dangerous and malicious than others. If you’re not an expert on hackers and what they do, here’s a quick guide so you can move beyond the...