by essentialtechsolutions | Mar 5, 2024 | cybercrime
Attack vectors refer to a route or technique employed by a hacker to unlawfully infiltrate a network or device to exploit vulnerabilities in the system. Attack vectors are divided into active and passive attacks. Active Attack Vectors Active attack vectors involve...
by essentialtechsolutions | Jan 15, 2024 | cybercrime, cybersecurity
What do the 2024 cybersecurity trends look like? According to Forbes, by year’s end, the expected cost of cyber attacks is likely to top $10.5 trillion annually. How will this impact SMBs? AI: Tool and Weapon Increased, adaptive threats mean that every aspect of...
by essentialtechsolutions | Sep 18, 2023 | cybercrime, multifactor authentication, password
Credential stuffing is one of the latest tactics that cybercriminals are employing to exploit vulnerabilities and gain unauthorized access to your personal information. Let’s take a look at what it is, and how you can fight back. What is Credential Stuffing?...
by essentialtechsolutions | Aug 22, 2023 | cybercrime, cybersecurity, Security Training
Organizations of any size, and of all industries must adopt a proactive approach to protect their assets through a strong cybersecurity program. And an integral part of that is the significance of ongoing security training for humans within this program. Let’s take a...
by essentialtechsolutions | Aug 8, 2023 | cybercrime, cybercriminal, cybersecurity
QR Codes. The versatile little black and white squares that we see everywhere. Advertising materials to event tickets, restaurant menus, and even on product packaging. While they undoubtedly offer convenience and efficiency, cybercriminals have also recognized the...
by essentialtechsolutions | Aug 2, 2023 | cyber insurance, cybercrime
Cyber insurance covers a range of elements, the most basic being the legal expenses incurred as a result of falling victim to cybercrime. These may include legal fees, fines you may have to pay or financial settlements you have to make with your customers or third...
