Snowden effect

The Snowden effect is the impact of the 2013 global surveillance disclosures by Edward Snowden. It has been variously described as a chilling effect, a war on whistleblowers, the death of privacy, and the realization of George Orwell’s vision in his novel Nineteen Eighty-Four. The disclosure of classified information has led to a debate about … Read more

Point-of-sale security (POS security)

Point-of-sale security is a term used to describe the security measures used to protect point-of-sale (POS) devices and systems. POS devices and systems are used to process credit and debit card transactions and are often targeted by criminals. POS security measures can include physical security measures such as tamper-resistant devices and enclosures, as well as … Read more

Can you hear me?

(telephone voice signature scam). The “Can you hear me?” telephone scam is a type of fraud where the caller pretends to be a legitimate business or individual and asks the person they are speaking to if they can hear them. If the person responds “yes”, the caller then records the conversation and uses it to … Read more

Kaspersky Lab

Kaspersky Lab is a Russian cyber security and anti-virus company founded in 1997 by Eugene Kaspersky. Kaspersky Lab produces security software for servers, personal computers, and mobile devices. The company’s products are designed to protect users from malware, phishing, and online fraud. Kaspersky Lab has a global network of over 400 million users and has … Read more

Malware Analysis Report (MAR)

A malware analysis report (MAR) is a document that contains information about malware, its effects, and how to remove it. The report may also contain information about the person or organization who created the malware. What are the three 3 steps of malware analysis? 1. Collecting malware samples 2. Analyzing malware behavior 3. Generating reports … Read more