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What Is A Remote Access Trojan (RAT)?
So… How does a remote access trojan work? A remote access trojan or RAT is a remote-control tool that allows you to access a specific device remotely from another location through the injection of malicious software. All that is needed...
How To Prevent Malware Attacks (Email Edition)
What is Malware? Malware is short for Malicious Software. Malware comprises viruses, spyware, Trojans, ransomware, and any software or code created for malicious intent. Malware can affect PCs, computer networks, servers, and mobile devices. Worms function differently than viruses. The user...
Crypto Malware vs Ransomware: What Are the Main Differences?
Mining cryptocurrencies require extensive computational power and time. When the complexity of the mining becomes more intense, more energy is needed.
What Is Data Loss Prevention, And Why Is It Important?
Data loss prevention (DLP) capabilities are top of mind for most organizations coping with the need to comply with privacy regulations, data theft issues, and email encryption mandates. Corporate financials, client lists, and supply chain workflows remain the top target...
How to Prevent Zero-Day Attacks
“Zero-Day.” Sounds ominous, doesn’t it? Like our last day on Earth. In the cyber threat intelligence and security industry, a zero-day vulnerability is nearly as frightening as that. It refers to a software vulnerability that has never been detected on...
What Causes Data Loss?
Data loss happens in organizations for several reasons. Hardware failure, cybersecurity attacks, and natural events contribute to data losses. Employees, contractors, and vendors also have a role in data loss. Users deleting the wrong files, backup systems hacked, and remote...
Data Loss Prevention Use Cases
Data Loss Prevention technology is vital for any traditional enterprise organization to protect their data from being stolen. Data protection, classification, retention, intellectual property security, and least privilege access are critical to a successful DLP strategy. DLP technology ensures that...
