Category: Security+

Adware

 tonyhughes  May 24, 2023

Adware, short for advertising-supported software, is a type of software that displays unwanted advertisements to users. While adware is generally…

Watering Hole

 tonyhughes  May 24, 2023

Watering hole, also known as a watering hole attack, is a targeted cyber attack in which attackers compromise websites or…

Ransomware

 tonyhughes  May 24, 2023

Ransomware is a type of malicious software designed to encrypt files or lock users out of their systems until a…

Malware

 tonyhughes  May 24, 2023

Malware, short for malicious software, refers to any software designed to harm, exploit, or gain unauthorized access to computer systems,…

CYOD, Choose Your Own Device

 tonyhughes  May 24, 2023

CYOD, or Choose Your Own Device, is a policy or approach where organizations provide employees with a pre-approved selection of…

Geo-Tagging

 tonyhughes  May 24, 2023

Geotagging is the process of adding geographical identification to various forms of media, such as photos, videos, or text, by…

SIM Cloning

 tonyhughes  May 24, 2023

SIM cloning refers to the process of creating a duplicate copy of a SIM card, allowing an attacker to impersonate…

Wireless WPA Types

 tonyhughes  May 24, 2023

Sure! Let’s start by discussing the functions and features of WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access), WPA2, and WPA3. Now, let’s compare…

Bluesnarfing

 tonyhughes  May 24, 2023

Bluesnarfing is a type of Bluetooth-based attack that targets mobile devices and allows unauthorized access to sensitive information stored on…