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Why Your AppSec Strategy Is Failing

Kayla Matthews tech journalist & writer http://productivitybytes.com http://productivitybytes.com Application security, often abbreviated as AppSec, is a crucial part of application development. AppSec encompasses the measures taken to ensure an app is not prone to breaches.Having an AppSec stra

Aamir Lakhani4 min read

Setting up Malboxes for Malware Analysis

Many cybersecurity experts will, from time to time, want to examine how malware works and how it affects a specific operating system. Malware researchers often use sandboxes to run malicious files, which allows them to safely analyze malware behavior. This is often referred to as ‘detonating’ the

Aamir Lakhani10 min read

Does Virtual Reality Create New Security Threats?

For many years, virtual reality was something from science fiction movies. It was something that might be possible in the future, but it has already arrived. The pace of technology has moved so quickly in the past few years that there are many things that for a while were just in our imaginations.

Aamir Lakhani4 min read

It’s a Bot World: The Present Role of Online Bots

The internet is a vast and confusing place; a medley of code, hosts, databases and information. When your average Joe does the online shopping or chats on Facebook, they only see the surface, the end result, but there’s so much more happening underneath. Take bots, for example. Bots are automated

Aamir Lakhani4 min read

Are Bots Becoming Key to Learning Poker Strategies?

"artificial-intelligence-2167835_1280" (Public Domain) by alansimpsonMe Caption: a female robot looking at computer code.Ever since poker moved to an online setting in the 2000s, strategies and ways of playing have drastically changed. In a sense, online poker is an entirely different game to the

Aamir Lakhani4 min read

How to Make Sure that Your Online Casino is Secure

The online casino industry has seen an unprecedented rise in popularity in recent years. More and more players are taking advantage of the convenience online gambling offers, as you can play at any time from the comfort of your home. Most gamblers are looking for the same things: an easy to naviga

Aamir Lakhani4 min read

Cyber Security and Online Casino Platforms - How to Keep Safe

Online casino gaming has taken the internet by storm and has become so popular that a vast majority of online users are gambling online. Online gambling is more popular than frequenting a land-based establishment due to the convenient nature of having access to top casino games without expenses su

Aamir Lakhani2 min read

Strategies for Securing Nonprofit Networks

Nonprofits often think about how to attract more volunteers or achieve a greater reach with their fundraising initiatives. However, getting targeted by cybercriminals is a possibility that may not come up for discussion.Nonprofits Are VulnerableUnfortunately, though, nonprofits are at risk for cyb

Aamir Lakhani4 min read

How to Spot and Avoid Cryptocurrency Ponzi Schemes

Kayla Matthews tech journalist & writer http://productivitybytes.com http://productivitybytes.com If you’re thinking about investing in cryptocurrency, it’s essential to be aware of potential Ponzi schemes that relate to the sector. Knowing about some common characteristics of Ponzi schemes can

Aamir Lakhani4 min read

How Big Data Is Dishing out Big Solutions for Food Industries

Kayla Matthews tech journalist & writer http://productivitybytes.com http://productivitybytes.com Any business structure can benefit from using data, including the food and beverage industry. Whether they're distributors or fast food chains, these businesses offer a product people are willing to b

Aamir Lakhani3 min read

Malware Evasion Techniques and C&C Access

Evading antivirus (AV) lately seems to be much more of an art than a science. However, several widely-known methods exist to bypass a fair amount of anti-virus products.The first step in bypassing AV is being able to test the particular implementation that currently has your interest. The best way

Aamir Lakhani14 min read

Reducing Vulnerability for Remote Employees Using Zscaler

Kayla Matthews tech journalist & writer http://productivitybytes.com Cloud computing continues to change the nature of work. As companies migrate their apps and programs to cloud servers like AWS and Azure, more employees can work away from a central office, from home or on the road.Increased reli

Aamir Lakhani3 min read