Cyber Security Articles & News

Spear Phishing & Targeted Email Scams: What You Need to Know About this Hacking Technique

Most companies tell their employees to be on the lookout for email scams, yet not all take the time to educate their team on what these malicious messages look like.

An Overview of the 2020 UHS Ransomware Attack

This past weekend, the Fortune 500 hospital and healthcare services provider Universal Health Services (UHS) fell victim to an immobilizing ransomware attack.

What is Penetration Testing?

A penetration test is a simulated cyber attack against your nonmalicious computer system to check for exploitable vulnerabilities. It’s a series of targeted nonmalicious attacks, intended to breach your cybersecurity defenses. The difference between a pentest and a real attack, however, is that penetration tests are conducted by ethical security professionals, who keep any extracted data private and ultimately help you improve your security posture. 

Security Awareness Must-Knows for Remote & Hybrid Teams

The year 2020 has brought a wave of changes in the way we live our lives. Handshakes are a thing of the past. Facemasks are now just as essential for leaving the house as wallets, house keys, and mobile phones! 

Choosing a Penetration Testing Company for Mac-based Environments

Powering your business with Apple products because of their reputable security and privacy features? You may be surprised to learn that while Mac products are typically perceived as safer than PCs, they are far from impervious to cyber attacks. 

The Tech Kevin Mitnick Uses for Virtual Events & Webinars

When it comes to cybersecurity training, there’s no arguing that Kevin Mitnick has a notable name for himself. But he’s known for more than just his sold-out in-person conferences— he’s also earning credibility for his online live hacking demonstrations. 

The Most Popular Cyber Attack: Social Engineering

Cybercriminals exploit numerous vulnerabilities when attempting to break into a network. Did you know that the most readily exploitable vulnerabilities are your employees or even yourself? 

What is Computer Forensics and How Is It Used In Investigations?

If you have watched enough crime shows on television, you've likely seen an actor or actress portraying a forensic investigator. On shows like CSI: Miami, the forensic investigators seem to be able to type a few keys into a terminal and boom— they have all the information they need. 

9 Ways Pentesters Breach Mac Security Defenses

There’s a notion that Apple products are unhackable, but no device truly is. While they aren’t as easy to breach as other devices, Macbooks, iPads, iPhones and other Apple devices are compromised by bad actors just like other operating systems.

In this post, we’re revealing nine ways penetration testers often find a way into Mac-based corporate environments to help you strengthen your defenses. If pentesters can do it, so can hackers. Let’s explore some of the top ways Macs are hacked: