It’s not uncommon to deal with malware at some point in our lives. Afterall, there has been a steady increase in malware attacks. In 2020, 61% of organizations experienced malware activity. That percentage has grown to 75% since then. This begs the question: “how do I handle malware?”. What is Destructive Malware? Destructive malware is […]
WARNING! Your computer is infected with malware! Have you seen a similar message or pop-up as you browse through the internet? These kinds of pop-up messages are fake virus warnings, and clicking on one of these links may result in your computer getting infected for real. This begs the question “How is that possible?”. Because […]
Have you ever received a suspicious e-mail or message that asked for your password or personal details? Those kinds of messages are also known as phishing messages that use social engineering techniques. Clicking on those links, downloading those files, and entering your details on those suspicious sites can result in not just your personal data […]
Having a secure network is something everyone needs for both personal or professional use. It prevents attackers from accessing important information and acquiring access to your system. What is a Secure Network? On a surface level, a secure network is any network that puts security measures in place to help protect your system from outside […]
Working from home or remote working has become a trend that continues to flourish even as the pandemic winds down, as workers prefer to work from home. Aside from increased benefits, working remote also brings risks that employees must face when working in an unsecured cyber environment. The growing number of companies opening opportunities for […]
Wowrack has recently completed SOC 2 Type II/SSAE 18 audit. Accordingly, this attests that Wowrack has followed and demonstrated a strong commitment to information security, specifically in internal controls and processes as well as service delivery. Provided by KirkpatrickPrice, this audit is a third-party validation and follows Trust Services Criteria stipulated by AICPA. In order […]
IT security opened in 2022 with the discovery of Log4j vulnerability, or “Log4shell,” at the end of November 2021 bring about realization to the current IT condition. As the world transition towards the digital realm, it opens large windows for bad actors to capitalize on unprepared targets. World Economic Forum assessed in 2021 that cyber-attack […]
With the rapid development of computer technology, be it software or hardware, there are times when this development creates a gap within the system. Within the industry, we call this gap a vulnerability. Simply put, vulnerability is a weakness that actors can use to infiltrate or access computer systems. Today, we are reminded of this […]
As academic institutions adopt new technologies to sustain hybrid and remote learning they are constantly targeted by threat actor, leaders in education must stay one step ahead by taking proactive approaches to managing the risks to their k-12 cybersecurity networks and data. While online learning provides so many positive opportunities for learners and teachers alike, […]
To begin with, we can agree that “the good, the bad, and the ugly” are growing even faster in this digital era. Specifically, cybersecurity and cyberthreats. For instance, during this pandemic alone, FBI has reported a 300% increase of cybercrimes. Accordingly, it’s true that cybersecurity tools have been evolving even quicker than we’ve ever witnessed […]
