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SUNBURST Attack: Tracking Down DNS Requests to Malicious Sites

Serena Raymond
January 15, 2021
DNS, Security

Last month, the SUNBURST attack on SolarWinds Orion, FireEye, and various government agencies shook cybersecurity. The unprecedented attack has remained in the news consistently, despite taking place a month ago. On January 5 of this year, US intelligence officially pointed the finger at Russia being the one behind the attack. How did we get here? […]

Maybe Employees Aren’t Always To Blame: Assigning Cybersecurity Responsibility After a Cyberattack

Serena Raymond
December 8, 2020
Security
Recently, I read an article by Oz Alashe with a pretty bold title: “Stop saying employees are the weakest link in cybersecurity.” It’s a great read, and I agree with a lot of it. But it did make me think: Where does cybersecurity responsibility ultimately lie? And is there even an easy answer to this?…
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How to Ensure Remote Employees are Safe from Cyber Threats

Galina Divakova
November 10, 2020
Security
In March 2020, the world was forced to stay at home. For some, this meant a complete overhaul of working processes. A lot of companies struggled to create a supportive work-from-home environment for their employees. This quick transformation put a spotlight on one major aspect of remote working many hadn’t previously considered: cybersecurity. In this…
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Malvertising is On The Rise

Serena Raymond
September 25, 2020
Security

Ads are everywhere. Ads can pose a serious risk when you consider ad networks can be hijacked. It’s called malvertising.

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The Biggest Data Breaches of 2020

Serena Raymond
September 17, 2020
Security

What were the biggest data breaches of 2020 so far? We go record-by-record to discover the largest data leaks.

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6 Types of DNS Attacks: A Comprehensive Look At Secure DNS

Serena Raymond
September 2, 2020
DNS, Security

“What is DNS security?” We answer that question here, tell you why you need to secure DNS, and give you examples of types of attacks.

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“Is This Link Safe?” Here Are A Few Quick Tips

Serena Raymond
August 13, 2020
Security

Have you ever questioned “Is this link safe?” If you’ve ever opened an email or clicked an ad, the answer is probably “Yes.” Here’s how to stay safe online.

DoH Isn’t Better, It’s Just What Google Likes

Mike Schroll
July 16, 2020
DNS, Security

When it comes to DNS encryption, there’s a lot of discussion around DNS-over-HTTPS because it’s what Google uses. But DNS-over-TLS is better in a lot of ways.

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How Secure Is SSL? Why A Lock Icon Doesn’t Equal Safe

Serena Raymond
June 22, 2020
Security

How secure is SSL (Secure Sockets Layer)? This method of encrypting online communication only protects you from certain cyber threats. An SSL certificate does not equal safety.

What is Domain Greylisting?

Serena Raymond
June 16, 2020
Security

Domain greylisting temporarily blocks users from visiting suspicious websites. This method of spam filtering protects you from phishing attacks and malware.

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