A phishing payload is the malicious content or software that is delivered to a victim through a phishing attack (see phishing kits). This can include malware, ransomware, or a link…
Glossary
Glossary of Cybersecurity Terms
Keeping up with the constant influx of new cybersecurity terminology can be difficult. However, Bolster is here to help. Our glossary provides clear definitions for the latest important terms used in the cybersecurity and information security industry that you should be familiar with.
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Phishing Kits 101: How to Identify and Mitigate Attacks
Phishing is one of the most common cyber threats to organizations, and phishing kits are a significant driver of such activity. A phishing kit is a collection of tools, and…
Password Spraying vs. Brute Force: What’s the Difference and Why It Matters
Brute-force attacks rely on speed and repetition. An attacker targets a single user account and rapidly attempts hundreds or thousands of password guesses, often triggering lockout protections almost immediately. Password…
Protect Your Brand: Proactive Ways to Safeguard Reputation
How can I ensure my brand is not misused? In today’s digital landscape, it’s important to protect your brand from misuse. With the increasing prevalence of online platforms and social…
Phishing Awareness Campaigns: How to Stay One Step Ahead of Hackers
The constant threat of phishing attacks to organizations’ sensitive data and financial well-being is top of mind for security and IT professionals. That’s why implementing a comprehensive phishing awareness…
Phishing
Phishing Attacks: Understanding the Threat and Staying Safe As IT security and risk management professionals, it’s essential to understand the threat of phishing attacks. Phishing is a malicious attempt to…
Phishing Tracking
Phishing attacks continue to be a major threat to businesses, with cybercriminals becoming increasingly sophisticated in their methods. Phishing tracking is an essential tool for IT security and risk management…
Phishing Template
Phishing templates are pre-made email or website templates used to mimic legitimate communications and trick victims, often included in phishing kits. What is a phishing template? Phishing templates are pre-made…
Phishing Protection
Software designed to prevent impersonators and other malicious actors from using social engineering to gain access to systems.
Public Attack Surface
Existing vulnerabilities within a network that are exposed to the public.
