What Are Email Viruses, And How Do You Protect Yourself From Them?
A computer virus is a malicious software that spreads from one computer to another through email messages. Malicious code can launch in several ways: clicking on a link within an email message, opening a rogue file attachment, or replying to...
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 Is Emotet Malware and How Is It Delivered?
If you are not familiar with the term Emotet, you may think it’s a rock band from the ‘90s or ancient Egyptian king. Those are good guesses, but Emotet is something far more sinister and dangerous than a bunch of...
How to Avoid Crypto Malware
The term Crypto Malware describes two types of attacks. One is a type of Ransomware, while the other is Cryptojacking. Both are widely used by hackers to exploit the victim and gain significant profit. The Ransomware version of Crypto Malware,...
Spotting and Protecting Against Malware: Adware and Malvertising
The type of malware most commonly on the minds of tech-using individuals around the world is the computer virus, however, there are several variations of malware that can plague your device, network, server, etc. at any given time. Although the...
Spotting and Protecting Against Malware: Trojans and Ransomware
Devices and technology have rapidly evolved over the past several years. Unfortunately, this evolution has brought along with it more opportunities
Viruses vs Worms
In order to properly thwart malware, it is essential to understand the various classifications of malware that one may encounter at some point. As intrusive software created with the goal of ensuing damage and destruction to a slew of devices
Microsoft Open Sources its Coronavirus Threat Data
Cybercriminals have been busy in the last couple of months, using the COVID-19 pandemic to hack people and companies. Microsoft decided to open-source its data about these cyber...
Wuhan Corona Virus Email Scams Prey Fear and Disruption
Did you know that the criminal practice of defrauding businesses using phishing emails has become increasingly common in recent years? It truly can happen to anyone, so you need to make sure you're protecting all your incoming and outgoing emails.