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...
Securing Utilities Has to Be a Priority

Securing Utilities Has to Be a Priority

Shocked Florida residents recently discovered that a hacker got into the computers regulating the Pinellas County water supply and increased the levels of sodium hydroxide. The increased toxicity level was quickly spotted and reversed by staff, ensuring public safety....
A Zombified Botnet is as Scary as it Sounds

A Zombified Botnet is as Scary as it Sounds

In the world of computer security there’s a new challenge for professionals fighting against cybercrime: botnets. Hackers can used them to carry out Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks that bring down servers and services, and are using large numbers of...