Comprehensive Guide to Malware: Types, Detection, and Prevention
Malware, short for malicious software, is any program or file that causes harm to a computer or its users. In today’s digital world, malware attacks are becoming increasingly sophisticated, targeting sensitive data, hijacking key computing functions, and monitoring user activity. In this comprehensive guide, we will explore various types of malware, how they spread, and best practices for detection and prevention.
What is a Script Kiddie?
Have you ever heard of the term “script kiddie”? It’s a derogatory term used in the world of hacking and cybersecurity. A script kiddie, also known as a skiddie (not THAT kind of skiddie ????), is a person who relies on pre-existing computer scripts or automated tools to launch cyber-attacks, usually with very little knowledge […]
Is trust in a state of crisis?
This question was asked as a discussion point in my networking and system admin class, so I thought I might share my response here in my blog. Trust is not in a state of crisis. Trust needs risk. Trust is not in a state of crisis. Without risk, there can be no trust. It is […]