Posts filed under: hacking

Ransomware – Why You Need Offline Backups

At Threat Potential, we see firsthand the devastating effects of ransomware attacks on businesses and individuals. Ransomware is a type of malware that encrypts a victim’s files, demanding a ransom from the victim to restore access to the data. Unfortunately,... Read More

Tips To Improve Employee Security Awareness

At Threat Potential, we understand the importance of employee security awareness in protecting against cyberattacks. With the increasing number of phishing scams and malware attacks, it’s crucial for employees to be knowledgeable about online security best practices. Just as you... Read More

The Dangers of Password Spraying Attacks

What are password spraying attacks? Traditional password attacks focus on a single account with multiple password guesses. However, password spraying attacks flip this on its axis by attempting a small set of passwords against a large amount of accounts. This... Read More

How Attackers Find You

While creating a defensive plan against cyber-attacks, knowing your adversary is paramount. Often after the shock has wore off from a breach, the effected company will ask themselves “Why us?”. It’s a valid question and one that organizations should ask... Read More

How Often to Test

In today’s world, massive data breaches and sophisticated malware litter news headlines. So much that it feels as though it’s more of when your organization will fall victim rather than if. Still, many organizations choose to only meet baseline compliance... Read More

Coronavirus on Cyber Attacks

Our sources have noted a severe uptick in cyber attacks with the outbreak of Coronavirus. This means that businesses and users should be extra diligent during these times not only in the real world for their personal health but on... Read More