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Written by:Kayla Matthews tech journalist & writer http://productivitybytes.comOne of the worst things that may someday happen to the modern supply chain will stem from a major cybersecurity attack. Theoretically, hackers could wreak absolute havoc on a variety of operations.Consider the mechanics
Health care data breaches are on the rise. In 2018, there were numerous high-profile breaches and a much large number of smaller ones.In November, personal information of more than 2 million patients of Charlotte, North Carolina-based Atrium Health was compromised, including billing information, S
Phishing and social engineering has been around since Han Solo has flown the Millennium Flacon. The typically response is deleting the messages and giving the middle finger however, what more could be done to strike back? This talk will cover how to build an artificial environment and develop anti p
Written by Ronny MartelliAll Windows computers come with the firewall security system installed and free Windows defender from Microsoft. Of course, you pay for it when you buy the Windows 10 license. But at least you get free protection for your computer. Do you need extra protection? There is mo
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
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
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.
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
"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
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
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
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