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10 of the biggest ransomware attacks of 2021
Hackers are exploiting safety flaws globally, withholding the information of organizations, governments, and healthcare agencies and demanding tens of tens of millions of dollars in ransom. Even though the year is only midway through, the
What is a Network Banner and Why All Yours Should Be Hidden?
Smart homes are full of risks from cyber attacks. Finding out which devices are vulnerable begins with banner analysis. All networks have IP addresses and port ranges available. These are separate layers which are normally
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What is Wardriving and How To Guard Against It
Most people do not realize, that anyone driving down the street could be gathering information about your network. It is a process, called wardriving. GPS data and Wi-Fi monitoring becomes paired. All that needs to
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Part 2: How to Recover from a Ransomware Disaster
Facing a ransomware disaster is intimidating. But these cyber attacks are becoming all to common. It is difficult to understand what has happened. And most people do not have a plan on how to recover.
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How Does Network Penetration Testing Work?
Enterprises frequently test their own cyber defenses. The only way to do so is with a network penetration test (also called a pentest). That means simulating an actual cyberattack. And while this is similar to
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What Is Crypto-Jacking And How To Prevent It?
Cryptocurrencies are being stolen from digital wallets at an alarming rate. The bad guys don’t always need ransomware. They can simply crypto-jack, by stealing cryptos straight from a victim’s wallet. It is becoming way too
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How Simius Improves Firewall and VPN Security
A multitude of threats exist online. To prevent them requires the proper tools. To improve security of your smart home and business is important. Many individuals and businesses use firewalls VPNs, which serve to the
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How Does Simius Enhance Hardware Security?
The average smart home is not equipped to defend itself properly. IoT manufacturers have little to no incentive in helping their consumers, unless it affects their bottom line. Therefore, testing devices is critical to keep
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What is the Difference Between Simius and Normal Anti-Virus Software?
Traditional anti-virus and endpoint protection methods create a shield for your home. But they do not test whether those defenses are effective. This is where Simius will assist. We act in parallel to anti-virus. But
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What is the Dark Web?
The Internet has many layers. Many people use standard web browsers and mobile devices to visit websites and access information. But there are other ways to use the Internet. In fact, overlay networks are used
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