Zero-day malware
Zero Day Malware Refers to malicious programs (malware) that have only recently been recognized as such. The English term is made up of “zero day” and “malware” – i.e. a malware program that has been known for zero days, i.e. since today. What does that mean in detail? A zero-day malware can represent any form […]
Sandbox
Sandbox The English term “sandbox” translates as sandbox. In IT, sandbox refers to a separate, isolated area within a system. Actions or programs that run in this sandbox are limited to this sandbox and do not affect the overall system. What does that mean in detail? In IT, a sandbox is used as a test […]
Password security
Password security The less likely it is that your password can be guessed or calculated, the more secure it is. And the more secure your password is, the more secure the data, emails, computers, company networks, etc. it protects. Passwords are usually a combination of numbers, letters and special characters that serve as access keys […]
Two-factor authentication
Two-factor authentication Two-factor authentication (2FA) is a security procedure in which two independent characteristics (‘factors’) are verified during login to uniquely confirm a user’s identity. It offers significantly greater protection than a simple password. What does that mean in detail? To access an account or system, two of the following three factors must be combined: […]
Free guide: Cybersecurity in the home office
With the dramatic increase in the number of people infected with Corona, many employees in Germany have switched to working from home at very short notice, some almost hastily. As a result, criminal hackers sense their opportunity: insecure Internet connections, vulnerable IT hardware and unstructured communication between colleagues pose dangers. Cybercriminals use tactics such as phishing attacks, CEO fraud, man-in-the-middle attacks, and others to try to harm your business.
In our guide Cyber Security in the Home Office, we have listed and explained the most important rules of conduct and precautions so that you can protect yourself properly.
ENISA: Cyber threats are becoming increasingly sophisticated and targeted
Image source: ENISA 23.10.2020 ENISA: Cyber threats are becoming increasingly sophisticated and targeted Cybersecurity | Cyberattacks | Protection For the eighth time, the European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA) provides an overview of the current threat situation from cyber attacks and malware in its report “Threat Landscape 2020”. The outlook: frightening The list of horrors: […]
Cybersecurity situation “tense at a very high level”
Image source: BSI 23.10.2020 Cybersecurity situation “tense at a very high level” Cybersecurity | Cyberattacks | Protection The current BSI report on the state of IT security in Germany paints a gloomy picture. The number of malicious programs is increasing dramatically fast. Every day, the number of malware programs on the Internet grows by around […]
Greetings from Hollywood
Image Credit: Vincentas Liskauskas via Unsplash 21.09.2020 Greetings from Hollywood Cybersecurity | Cyberattacks | Protection It is a curious case. Katja L., a Berlin entrepreneur from the entertainment industry, was ensnared for weeks by Vin Diesel, the Hollywood star best known for the Fast & Furious film series – or so she thought. As it […]
Hospitals targeted by cybercriminals
Image Credit: Camilo Jimenez via Unsplash 18.09.2020 Hospitals targeted by cybercriminals Cybersecurity | Cyberattacks | Protection It happened early Thursday morning. The IT systems of the University Hospital Düsseldorf have failed. Nothing worked anymore. In the meantime, the authorities have confirmed that the incident was a hacker attack. Isabel Pfeiffer-Poensgen, Minister for Culture and Science […]
#TwitterHacked – unprecedented attack by cybercriminals on the micro-blogging service
Image source: Youcel Moran via Unsplash 22.07.2020 #TwitterHacked – unprecedented attack by cybercriminals on the micro-blogging service Cybersecurity | Hacker | Cybercrime One name is better known than the other. Last week, hackers hacked verified accounts of numerous celebrities and tweeted about questionable deals with cryptocurrencies via their Twitter profiles. Among the victims were US […]