I’m going to tell you the 15 fastest-growing industries of the future. I’ll briefly describe each sector and tell you how huge they’re projected to become, according to some reputable research companies. Renewable Energy Renewable energy is energy from a source that is not depleted when used. Examples are Solar, Wind, Biomass, and Hydroelectricity. According…

Google dominates our digital world — and its core functions go beyond simple internet searching. One of Google’s top goals is to make online browsing as safe and secure as possible — so it provides a variety of warnings to achieve this end. These efforts are appreciated, but they can be problematic if they result…

As cybercrime grows and evolves, malware remains a constant weapon in a hacker’s arsenal. Malware, short for malicious software, is created with the intent of causing harm to a website or computer. Website malware can steal sensitive customer information, hold websites for ransom, or even take control of the website itself. In many cases, victims…

With so many possible ways to protect your site from attack, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed—and natural to wonder whether all these defenses are necessary. It would be best to consider including a web application firewall (WAF) in your security arsenal. What is a WAF? A WAF is a security solution that safeguards web applications…

Cybercriminals are sometimes stealthy in their attacks — especially when financial gains are involved. Hitting the jackpot requires time and patience. Hackers also employ “noisy” attacks that typically promote very radical or personal views on various subjects intended for victims and other website visitors to see. Some common website attacks can be either noisy or…

What is a chatbot? A chatbot is a software solution that uses machine learning to have a conversation (or chat) with another user online. You’ve likely seen these when you visit a website for a bank, credit card company, healthcare provider, or even a software business. A few seconds after you land on the page,…

A lot goes into the seemingly simple process of navigating the modern Internet environment, and sometimes, despite our best efforts, users are left disappointed. Every time these hopeful users access websites, clients and servers spring into action — or, at least, that is what’s supposed to happen. Sometimes, these connections fail for reasons that are…

Steganography involves the purposeful concealment of information. While steganography can have different uses in cybersecurity, many of which are not harmful, it can also often be used by threat actors who hide malicious content within files that otherwise seem safe (such as text or images). This sometimes occurs as part of a more significant attack,…

Black hat search engine optimization (SEO) involves practices designed to subvert search engine guidelines with the goal of gaining higher rankings and leading people to specific content. This often centers around the overt use of deception, although, in some situations, the main problem may be ignorance. Black hat is a common problem throughout the modern…

Reliant on social engineering, SocGholish has become a pervasive threat actor in cybercrime. This type of cyberattack takes advantage of trustworthy sites and seemingly legitimate emails to infect users’ devices with malware. Keep reading to learn more about how SocGholish attacks occur, how they trick users, and what information security professionals and everyday computer users…