Schlagwort: ‘Cyberangriffe’
Halloween: The Nightmares of Cyber Security
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Fear. A feeling that probably all of us are familiar with. Especially around Halloween, the potential for scares increases. Be it the fear of disguised, made-up figures or even the worry that your sensitive data will fall into the hands of unauthorized persons. Perhaps it’s no coincidence that October of all months is IT Security Month? In this article, we take a look at a few “IT horror stories”, how you can protect yourself from them and share some interesting figures.
Ethical Hacking: Hacking for More Security
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Imagine you let someone deliberately try to break into your house to test your security system. Sounds strange, doesn’t it? But that’s exactly what ethical hackers do in the digital space. They try to break into systems – with permission, of course – to uncover security vulnerabilities before they can be exploited by criminals. In this article, you will learn everything you need to know about ethical hacking, the important role it plays in IT security and how it is used in practice.
Insider Threat: The Threat from Within
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In an increasingly digitalized world, cyber threats are playing an ever greater role. The pandemic and working at home also favor these threats. In the last two years, the number of cyber attacks has increased sharply. This is also confirmed by a study by EY (german only). The human factor plays a major role in this context. But what if the threat itself comes from within the company’s own ranks? So-called insider threats are often underestimated by many companies and organizations. Yet the effects of such a threat can be devastating. Read the rest of this entry »
