Computer Security

Ransomware is a form of malware designed to encrypt files on a device, rendering them and the systems that rely on them unusable. Malicious actors then demand ransom in exchange for decryption. Over time, malicious actors have adjusted their ransomware tactics to be more destructive and impactful, and have also exfiltrated victim data and pressured victims to pay by threatening to release the stolen data.

Embark on a journey with me into the core of AI-driven transformations, tackling challenges, and celebrating triumphs while delving into the ethical dimensions of intelligent machines - uncover the foundations of AI equity and ethical considerations, dive into strategies for inclusive AI design and bias mitigation and explore corporate responsibility, global regulations, policy, and legal aspects.

The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 20211 (CAA) requires the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (Board) to submit annually for seven years a report focused on cybersecurity to Congress. The CAA calls for a description of measures the Board has undertaken to strengthen cybersecurity within the financial services sector and with respect to the Board’s functions as a regulator, including the supervision and regulation of financial institutions and third-party service providers.

Did you know some people earn their living by stealing from others? SCAM! How to Avoid the Scams That Cost Victims Billions of Dollars Every Year is a short, no-nonsense guide that shows you what to watch out for to protect yourself from the 30 most common types of scams circulating right now.

The Enduring Security Framework1 established a working panel comprised of government and industry experts and conducted an in-depth review of the fifth-generation technology for broadband cellular networks standalone network slicing network architecture. This panel assessed the security, risks, benefits, design, deployment, operations, and maintenance of a 5G standalone network slice over two papers: Parts 1 and 2.

This is the story of how America's first women soldiers helped win World War I, earned the vote, and fought the US Army. In 1918 the US Army Signal Corps sent 223 women to France. They were masters of the latest technology: the telephone switchboard. General John Pershing, commander of the American Expeditionary Forces, demanded female "wire experts" when he discovered that inexperienced doughboys were unable to keep him connected with troops under fire.

It's time to address the elephant in the room: overlooked cybersecurity weak points. This guide not only identifies these vulnerabilities but also arms you with the tools and tactics to fortify your digital defenses effectively. Did you know that over 60% of businesses have experienced a cybersecurity incident in the past year? In a world where digital threats are escalating, understanding and mastering penetration testing is no longer a choice but a necessity.

Arm yourself with proactive measures and best practices to fortify your defenses. With this invaluable knowledge, you will be equipped to safeguard your organization and ensure its resilience in the face of this ever-present danger. The time to act is now—protect your business from the relentless onslaught of ransomware and its sinister shackles.

Cloud security is one of the hottest fields around, with the global cloud market expected to become a multi-billion-dollar industry by 2030. The demand for cloud security professionals is at an all-time high, and now is the best time to take that next step in your cybersecurity career!

When an attack happens, you don't want to be the person or team in complete panic. In an episode, terror becomes the worst enemy and can lead to mistakes. When we panic, we miss important clues about the attack, campaign, or attacker. Having a basic knowledge of general (cyber)security terms and concepts helps us respond faster and more professionally than most teams without that training or expertise. This book focuses on essential concepts in the least amount of time and pages to give you the basic knowledge to stay focused.

Es una guía con consejos para tener vidas digitales más seguras y para conocer las ciberamenazas más comunes y cómo detectarlas.

Learn the techniques and methods used to control information appearing online about you in a search for your name.

In the modern world, maintaining our privacy is getting harder and harder. We are now in a digital age and it is getting so much easier for somebody to get hold of personal information. But it is not only about criminals looking for personal data. Everyone from marketing companies, government agencies, and the media want to know who you are, where you are, what you do, and what you purchase. You have got to get savvy and guard yourself against those that want to get their hands on your data.

In today's digital age, digital identity is an integral part of our lives. From online banking to social media, we use digital identities to access services, interact with others, and manage our daily lives. Because of this, we are becoming increasingly vulnerable to exploits targeting our online identity.

As a public good, open-source software is supported by diverse and wide-ranging communities—which are composed of individual maintainers, non-profit software foundations, and corporate stewards. CISA must integrate into and support these communities, with a particular focus on the critical OSS components that the federal government and critical infrastructure systems rely upon.

Cyberattacks are an evolving danger to organizations, employees, and consumers. They may be designed to access or destroy sensitive data, extort money or even put your family at risk. At an individual level, a cybersecurity attack can result in everything from identity theft to extortion attempts, to the loss of important data like family photos. However, there are simple things you can do to protect yourself, your family, and your work.

The Social Engineer's Playbook is a practical guide to pretexting and a collection of social engineering pretexts for Hackers, Social Engineers, and Security Analysts. Build effective social engineering plans using the techniques, tools and expert guidance in this book. Learn valuable elicitation techniques, such as: Bracketing, Artificial Ignorance, Flattery, Sounding Board, and others. This book covers an introduction to tools, such as: Maltego, Social Engineer Toolkit, Dradis, Metasploit, and Kali Linux among others. Crucial to any social engineering test is the information used to build it. Discover the most valuable sources of intel and how to put them to use.

Cyber security is here to stay. Do you often wonder how cyber security applies to your everyday life, what’s at risk, and how can you specifically lock down your devices and digital trails to ensure you are now “hacked”? Our society has become saturated with internet-connected devices and trackers everywhere. From home routers to your mobile phones, most people are easily hacked if targeted. In this introductory audiobook, we will cover verified steps and tactics on how to increase the level of cyber security in an organization and as an individual.

This fact sheet will assist with better management of risk from OSS use in OT products and increase resilience using available resources. While several resources and recommendations within this fact sheet are best suited for execution by the vendor or the critical infrastructure owner, collaboration across parties will result in less friction for operator workflows and promote a safer, more reliable system and provision of National Critical Functions.

Cyber attacks are a growing problem that’s affecting an increasing number of devices and people. The current numbers are staggering. Hackers create and deploy over 300,000 new malware programs every single day on networks, individual computers, and other devices. And there are nearly half a million ransomware attacks every year.