A cybersecurity threat is a deliberate attempt to gain access to an individual's or organization’s system. Bad actors continuously evolve their attack methods to evade detection and exploit new vulnerabilities, but they rely on some common methods that you can prepare for. Malware Malware is a...
Today, data is the key to success. Effective cybersecurity measures protect individuals' sensitive data, such as Social Security numbers, bank account details, and medical records, from being accessed by unauthorized parties. This way they help in preventing identity theft and financial loss. Financi...
What is API security? API security refers to the practices and procedures that protect application programming interfaces (APIs) from misuse, malicious bot attacks and other cybersecurity threats. It functions as a subset of web security but with a specific focus on APIs, which are increasingly ...
What will cybersecurity look like in the next 10 years? Over the next 10 years, cybersecurity will continue to evolve, with the future of cybersecurity adjusting to deal with several threats. One major concern is ransomware. This continues to be a big moneymaker for attackers, and cybersecuri...
During man-in-the-middle attacks, hackers intercept communications between two devices. Why is cybersecurity important? Cybersecurity protects critical system infrastructure and sensitive data from attacks, theft, and damage by cybercriminals. As cybersecurity threats have become more sophisticated, damagin...
This is commonly referred to as the Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability (CIA) model in the context of cybersecurity. Throughout the rest of this module, you'll learn about the types of attacks that cybercriminals use to disrupt these goals, and cause harm. You'l...
All in all, there is no one-stop cybersecurity solution that will protect us from all risks. However, even by taking a few simple steps, you can increase your protection and minimize potential losses if the worst happens. AtSyncfusion, we are committed to providing robust security within our...
Cybersecurity is a team sport If you see something suspicious, or suspect you may have been hacked, reach out to a trusted advisor. If this is at work or school, report it to your organization's IT department as soon as possible. It's possible that it's a false alarm, but your IT...
Cybersecurity is the practice of protecting systems, networks, and programs from digital attacks. These cyberattacks are usually aimed at accessing, changing, or destroying sensitive information; extorting money from users; or interrupting normal business processes. Implementing effective cybersecurity ...
Zero-day exploitA first attempt to perform a cyber attack by exploiting a security vulnerability in a computer system. Because the vulnerability is not yet known, the attack is highly likely to succeed.Zero-day exploits can have deadly consequences. Depending on the system targeted, they can res...