Imagine a thief trying to open a bicycle lock. Instead of skillfully picking it, they simply sit down and try every single possible combination, starting from 0000, then 0001, 0002, and so on. Given enough time, they are guaranteed to…
Before you can understand how a cyberattack works, you first need to understand the roads it travels on. Every action online, from sending an email to visiting a website, happens over a computer network. Think of it as the invisible…
A successful cyberattack isn’t a single event; it’s a carefully planned campaign with multiple, distinct stages. To defend against an enemy, you must first understand how they think and operate. This is where the Cyber Kill Chain comes in. The…
Have you ever connected to the free Wi-Fi at a coffee shop, airport, or hotel? It’s convenient, but it can also be incredibly risky. On a public network, your online activity can be easily monitored by hackers looking to steal…
In our previous guides, we’ve talked about the dangers of phishing attacks and the importance of creating strong passwords. But what happens if a criminal manages to steal your password anyway? In today’s world of massive data breaches, this is…
In our last guide, we explored the dangerous world of malware, from viruses and worms to ransomware. The #1 tool in our defensive arsenal against these threats is antivirus software. But what is it, and how does it actually protect…
You’ve probably heard someone say, “I think my computer has a virus!” While they might be right, “virus” is just one piece of a much larger puzzle. The correct umbrella term for all malicious software is malware. Understanding this threat…
In our last guide, What is Phishing?, we explained how hackers use deceptive messages to trick you into giving up your sensitive information. Now, it’s time to move from theory to practice. How do you identify these malicious emails in…
You’ve likely heard the term “phishing” before, but what does it actually mean? It’s more than just a spam email; it’s the single most common and dangerous threat that the average person will face online. Understanding what phishing is, how…
Who Are Black Hat Hackers? A Look at the Bad Guys of Cybersecurity In our previous posts, we’ve explored the basics of cybersecurity and met the “good guys”—the ethical White Hat hackers who work to protect our digital world. But…