There’s no doubt that the Internet poses threats, despite all the excellent things it can do for us. Whether you’re on your phone, tablet, or computer, you need to watch out for the following four most terrifying online threats. 1. Trojan Horses A Trojan Horse is a type of malware […]
There are many good things about the internet, but it can also cause damage to your computer. You see, there are many websites that contain malicious files which can creep into your computer's system. When this happens and you don't act on it right away, your computer may not function […]
Following the initiatives of Google and Apple to make Internet use safer against hackers, Microsoft is rolling out a two-factor authentication system across its online and desktop products. The optional security measure which will be available in the next few days covers all Microsoft accounts, including Outlook.com, Skype, SkyDrive, Office, […]
Standing for “Director of Central Intelligence Directive section 6, part 3”, DCID 6/3 represents the C&A (certification and accreditation) methodology used on intelligence projects by federal agencies like the C.I.A. Anyone working on such projects must have SCI clearance (SCI stands for Sensitive Compartmentalized Information). Before DCID 6/3 come to […]
NIST and NIACAP are two frameworks providing accountability for people involved in the security of the information system. They refer to verification and validation of security controls, system characterization and risk assessment as well as accrediting decisions and certification recommendations. NIST is a process designed to deal with unclassified information […]
DITSCAP, developed by DISA (The Defense Information Systems Agency), serves for accrediting and evaluation of systems belonging to the Department of Defense. DITSCAP uses an infrastructure-centric approach for DoD systems. It is a mandatory element for all defense agencies for collecting, storing and processing information (either classified or unclassified). There […]
To understand the philosophy of a cracker vs. hacker, you must first understand the meaning of the two notions. There are differences between crackers and hackers considering the way they operate and their purposes. But let’s see. Upon me, the differentiation between the two notions is crystal-clear: – A cracker […]
Surprisingly, it is extremely easy to get caught up in the day-to-day running of your web site. There are endless jobs that need your attention such as PPC, keyword searches, content writing, and link building. But, "Don't get caught with your pants down," when it comes to security. We have been trained […]
During the early days of the internet, a large proportion of web users were anxious about paying for goods or services online. At this time, there were a lot of horror stories being about online fraud and poor data security doing the rounds. Thankfully, since the turn of the century, […]
In today's computer-run society, most of our important business and personal information is kept in digital format, whether that's client databases or utilities bills. This means that some of the most confidential of materials is no longer available to lock away in filing cabinets and instead sits, often unprotected, on […]
The internet is a dangerous place for kids, but that doesn’t make it safe for adults. Both you and your kids could be vulnerable to online intruders if the proper safety steps aren’t taken. This makes it necessary for people to educate themselves about their risks and to appropriately restrict […]
Is your laptop slowing down? Is it acting funny and unusual? Are your files altered or misplaced? Welcome to the world of viruses. Just like in humans, viruses multiply, replicate and infect, in computers too; they reproduce and spread from one to another, damaging the health of your system. Laptops […]
