Ad blocker
Ad blocker The term ad blocker is used to describe various programs that block advertising on the internet. More precisely: they ensure that advertising images, banners, videos or pop-ups are not displayed. The term “ad blocker” is made up of the English short form “ad” (for “advertisement”) and “block”, which means “to block”. What does […]
As the impacts get closer: the impact of the conflict in Ukraine on the cybersecurity of German companies
Russia’s war of aggression on Ukraine has already lasted three weeks, and for the first time this war is taking place both territorially and throughout cyberspace. In the meantime, German companies are also feeling the conflict first-hand in the form of cyber threats. We have compiled the most relevant events and news for you at a glance.
How the current conflict could affect companies: An expert assessment
In recent days, the question of what impact the war in Ukraine could have on cybersecurity has come up more and more frequently. We asked our CISO Monika Bubela for a classification.
Darknet
Darknet The darknet is a part of the internet that is not accessible via conventional search engines and requires special software such as the Tor browser to access it. What exactly is the darknet? The darknet is not automatically illegal. It was originally created to enable anonymous and censorship-free exchange – e.g. for journalists, activists […]
Account Checker
Account Checker Account checker refers to a type of program used by cyber criminals to gain illegal access to other people’s online customer accounts. The term is made up of the English words for customer account (account) and checker. The cybercriminal uses an account checker to check whether certain email addresses are linked to a […]
In the name of security: Safer Internet Day and the BSI’s IT security label
Security in the digital world has many facets. It ranges from technical requirements to recognizing misinformation or fake news. From protecting your privacy to protecting company secrets and protecting against malware. We at Perseus strive to always prepare the various information on the subject in a way that is easy to understand and accessible.
Everything you always wanted to know about data protection supervisory authorities but never dared to ask
In many companies, “data protection supervisory authority” is almost a fear term. Likewise, there is often confusion about who the “competent data protection authority” is and what exactly it does. We want to change that with this blog post.
Warning of malware attacks on German companies
28.01.2022 Warning of malware attacks on German companies In recent days, information has been accumulating that there is an increase in malware attacks on German companies. Furthermore, a research team from the security software manufacturer Kaspersky discovered a dangerous boot kit. This new type of malware still raises questions. We get to the heart of […]
Using cybersecurity learnings from 2021 for 2022
2021 has been a turbulent year – also when it comes to cybersecurity. What can we learn from the events for 2022? We reveal that in this blog article.
Helpful Hackers – What Companies Should Know About Responsible Disclosure
Responsible disclosure – this is the principle that ethical hackers follow when they discover a security vulnerability in a company. We explain what Responsible Disclosure is in this blog post. We also explain why companies should collect and use this information in a targeted manner – and give initial tips on how.
