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Network Security Security
RDP hijacking attacks explained, and how to mitigate them

by admin July 23, 2020

RDP hijacking definition One means of compromising systems cherished by malware authors is Remote…
Hacking
John the Ripper explained: An essential password cracker for your hacker toolkit

by admin July 1, 2020

John the Ripper definition First released in 1996, John the Ripper (JtR) is a…
Malware
Ransomware explained: How it works and how to remove it

by admin June 19, 2020

Ransomware definition Ransomware is a form of malware that encrypts a victim’s files. The attacker then…
Network Security Security
PrintDemon vulnerability explained: Its risks and how to mitigate

by admin May 28, 2020

Microsoft’s May 2020 update patched some 111 vulnerabilities including one for Windows Print Spooler.…
Network Security Security
Hashcat explained: Why you might need this password cracker

by admin May 26, 2020

What is Hashcat? Hashcat is a popular and effective password cracker widely used by…
Malware
Ryuk ransomware explained: A targeted, devastatingly effective attack

by admin May 12, 2020

What is Ryuk ransomware? Ryuk is a sophisticated ransomware threat that has been targeting…
Malware
Pharming explained: How attackers use fake websites to steal data

by admin April 23, 2020

Pharming definition A pharming attack tries to redirect a website’s traffic to a fake…
Network Security Security
Threat modeling explained: A process for anticipating cyber attacks

by admin April 15, 2020

Threat modeling definition Threat modeling is a structured process through which IT pros can…
Malware
Credit card skimmers explained: How they work and how to avoid them

by admin March 12, 2020

What is a credit card skimmer? In the security industry, a skimmer has traditionally…
Network Security Security
Kali Linux explained: A pentester’s toolkit

by admin February 24, 2020

Kali Linux definition Kali Linux is the world’s most popular offensive-security-optimized Linux distro. Maintained…

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