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General Data Protection Regulation
Ever since people have started putting information on social media, in the protection of companies, or on their own protected online server, there have been groups of people who attempt to hack this information and use it with ill intentions. Because of the great weight held by the United States and other nations towards personal… READ MORE
What is a Zero-Day Vulnerability?
In the realm of cyber security there are many types of attacks and vulnerability exploits that can be used by hackers to gain unauthorized access to computer systems: viruses, Trojans, malware, ransomware, phishing, and a number of different software vulnerabilities. So, what exactly is a zero-day vulnerability and what makes this type of vulnerability so… READ MORE
How Do Customers Perceive Businesses After a Data Breach?
Nothing can be quite as devastating to a business’s customer base than a data breach. How do customers perceive businesses after a data breach? What was once a highly-trusted, well-regarded company could be quickly downgraded to an untrustworthy, irresponsible company after a data breach. The public generally perceives data breaches as a sign that a business was… READ MORE
OPM and U.S. Military Data Breaches
In the hacking world, a few of the most favored data breach targets include governmental agencies and militaries. Whether it is the challenge of hacking these presumably highly secure entities, or the thrill and notoriety associated with a successful hack, governments and militaries are constantly subjected to cyber threats. In particular, the United States government… READ MORE