Threats posed by the dark web and its malicious markets In the crevices of the internet, there has long existed the ominous dark web, a malicious web space inhabited by hacker organizations and malware gangs. The earliest campaigns pouring out from the dark web targeted financial...
Developments in AI If there’s one constant in cybersecurity it’s that any new technology is a double-edged sword. What allows us to perform tasks faster is the same “what” giving hackers a new edge in the endless IT struggle. Surprise, AI is the new magic lamp...
RSAC 2023 The biggest names and cybersecurity vendors gathered for their annual meet-and-greet, a massive keynote session aiming at IT/cybersecurity trends both new and old. Various topics took center stage and we’ve collected some critical takeaways from the conference, thanks in part to various sources like...
Your next cyberattack crisis may involve no malware at all We talk about the dangers of malware variants a lot on Bytagig and for good reason. Malware and ransomware wreak havoc on systems, networks, and digital infrastructure after the infection period. Post-damage environments can take days...
One of the primary concerns regarding IT budgets is security investment. Often, there’s a high level of hesitancy when it comes to the integration of new systems, as cybersecurity covers broad areas, involving numerous data-facing points and hardware. Furthermore, discussion around security enhancements often involves...
The growing implementation of security without passwords and logins For a long time, one of the fundamentals of platform security was passwords. Complex logins were the first line of defense against hack attempts and general intrusions. But these days, attackers and cyber threats have evolved, exploiting...
Digital provisions and technology are commonplace in everyday life, creating an ocean of data shared across multiple networks, devices, and users. This information is housed in numerous data caches, accessible from various internet-facing nodes. Remote working and virtualized services have expanded this accessibility creating a...
The traits and patterns of ransomware attacks Ransomware and ransomware attacks are a scenario no individual or organization wants to face. The unfortunate reality is that ransomware breaches rise in both frequency and success. Therefore, it’s likely an enterprise will deal with a ransomware attack in...
Companies both large and small share this one cybersecurity problem. They have computers that are still running older operating systems. Staff might use these devices only occasionally. Or the company may be running customized software that won’t run on newer OS versions. The problem is that...
It’s a common theme. You begin seeing these amazing CGI images of your friends on Facebook or Instagram. You think, “How can I make one?” Filters and self-portrait apps have come a long way. You can now make yourself look like Hollywood’s version of a character...