Tuned into Security

A malicious attempt to overwhelm a server, service, or network by flooding it with traffic from multiple compromised systems. This results in service disruptions, making the target inaccessible to legitimate users. Prevention measures include traffic filtering and load balancing.

The process of converting information into a secure format that can only be read by someone who has the correct decryption key. It’s a crucial tool in securing sensitive data during transmission or storage, ensuring that even if data is intercepted, it cannot be read without authorization.

Security solutions designed to protect individual devices like computers, smartphones, and tablets from cyber threats. These systems monitor for suspicious activity, block malware, and enforce security policies across the network. Endpoint protection is crucial in preventing malware, ransomware, and phishing attacks.

A security device or software that monitors and controls incoming and outgoing network traffic based on predetermined security rules. It acts as a barrier between a trusted internal network and untrusted external networks, such as the internet, protecting systems from unauthorized access.

The process of using different methods to determine the operating system running on a device.

A form of cyberattack where attackers impersonate trusted entities, often via email, to trick individuals into revealing sensitive information, such as passwords or credit card numbers. It is a common method used to launch more sophisticated attacks like identity theft or ransomware.

A type of malware that encrypts a user’s data, making it inaccessible. The attackers then demand payment, typically in cryptocurrency, in exchange for decrypting the files. Even if the ransom is paid, there’s no guarantee the files will be restored. Regular data backups are critical to mitigating ransomware risks.

A manipulation technique where attackers deceive individuals into divulging confidential information or performing actions that compromise security. Tactics include phishing, impersonation, and baiting. These attacks exploit human trust rather than technical vulnerabilities.

The process of determining the devices in a network, the internal IP addressing scheme in use with those devices, and the device connectivity relationships to one another.