Insider Threats: Why Employees Can Be a Security Risk
Malicious, negligent or compromised insiders can bypass perimeter defenses and policy checks.
Denial‑of‑Service (DoS) vs Distributed DoS (DDoS): Key Differences
DoS from one host; DDoS from thousands—both aim to exhaust capacity and deny service.
Business Email Compromise: Biggest Threat to Companies
Low‑malware, high‑loss schemes exploit authority and urgency to redirect payments and data.
The Rise of Deepfake Scams in Cybercrime
Synthetic media supercharges impersonation—from CEO fraud to reputational blackmail—often bypassing gut checks.
How Hackers Use Botnets to Launch Cyber Attacks
Compromised PCs, phones and IoT devices are herded into C2 networks to deliver DDoS, spam and fraud.
Social Engineering: The Human Side of Cybercrime
Humans are targeted with pretexts, authority cues and scarcity; training plus process stops the bleed.
Anatomy of a Malware Attack: Step‑by‑Step Breakdown
A clear look at delivery, execution, persistence, escalation, exfiltration and impact with real‑world cues.
What Are Zero‑Day Exploits and Why Are They Dangerous?
Unpatched, unknown flaws give attackers a head start; detection relies on behavior, not signatures.
Phishing Attacks: Common Tactics Hackers Use in 2025
AI personalizes lures across email, SMS and voice; deepfakes add urgency and credibility.
Ransomware Explained: How It Works and How to Protect Yourself
Modern ransomware uses double/triple extortion—encrypting data, stealing it and threatening leaks or DDoS.