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Understanding your enemies: The 5 types of hackers that will attack your business

Hackers come in all shapes and sizes, with different motivations for why they do what they do. Unfortunately, small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are often the target of these malicious individuals because they are seen as easier targets than large enterprises. In this blog, we will discuss the five types of hackers that pose a… Continue reading Understanding your enemies: The 5 types of hackers that will attack your business

The five types of hackers targeting SMBs

Small- or medium-sized business (SMB) owners may think they’re unimportant enough to be targeted by hackers. But the truth is that SMBs are prime targets for hackers since they see these organizations — which have less security and fewer resources compared to enterprises — as easy marks. Fortunately, knowing who these attackers are and what… Continue reading The five types of hackers targeting SMBs

Keep your SMB safe from these hackers

As technology advances, so do hackers and their skill at infiltrating networks and systems. Small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) can be particularly vulnerable because they often don’t have a dedicated security team or ample resources to protect themselves. However, understanding the types of hackers attacking SMBs and what motivates them will go a long way… Continue reading Keep your SMB safe from these hackers

Watering hole attack: What it is and how to protect against it

Watering hole attacks have become more common in recent years and pose a serious threat to organizations everywhere. Read on to learn more about what watering hole attacks and how your business can stay one step ahead of cybercriminals. How watering hole attacks work The term “watering hole” colloquially refers to a social gathering place… Continue reading Watering hole attack: What it is and how to protect against it

Steps to defend your business from watering hole attacks

Watering hole attacks are on the rise, but many businesses are still unprepared against it. To avoid falling victim to a watering hole attack, it is crucial to know what it is, understand the risks, and take steps to defend your business. How watering hole attacks work The term “watering hole” colloquially refers to a… Continue reading Steps to defend your business from watering hole attacks

Defending against watering hole attacks

More and more cybercriminals are launching watering hole attacks to gain access to company networks. But what exactly is a watering hole attack, and how can you protect yourself from it? Read on to learn how. How watering hole attacks work The term “watering hole” colloquially refers to a social gathering place where a particular… Continue reading Defending against watering hole attacks

Don’t be a victim of watering hole attacks

With cybercriminals continuously developing new ways to infiltrate networks and steal user data, it is more crucial than ever to stay one step ahead of these perpetrators. Protect yourself from one of the most common methods that cybercriminals use to inject malware into computers: watering hole attacks. The term “watering hole” colloquially refers to a… Continue reading Don’t be a victim of watering hole attacks

How to protect your network from watering hole attacks

Cybercriminals are getting more creative in infecting computers with malware, and users must step up in order to protect their devices. To stay one step ahead of cybercriminals, you should learn more about their more insidious tricks such as watering hole attacks. Here’s what you need to know about these attacks and how you can… Continue reading How to protect your network from watering hole attacks

The hows of watering hole attack prevention

There are millions of malware in existence, with new ones being developed by the minute. This is terrible news for anyone who stores personal information online — which is basically everyone in the world today. Learn how you can avoid being a victim of a watering hole attack, one of the most common ways cybercriminals… Continue reading The hows of watering hole attack prevention

These 5 types of hackers are a threat to SMBs

Malicious hackers are motivated by different things. Some do it for fun, some want money, and others just want to end your business. Getting to know how they behave and what drives them informs how you must defend your organization against them. Script kiddies In terms of skill, script kiddies (or skids, for short) are… Continue reading These 5 types of hackers are a threat to SMBs