Social media monitoring tracks and analyzes social media platforms for mentions of a particular brand, product, or service. It involves using tools like Bolster AI, Agorapulse, or Brand24 to collect…
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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Fraud Detection
Defensive tasks designed to find and remove fraudulent actors from a network.
Social Media Account Takeover
When personal accounts are compromised and taken over by someone else without the owner’s consent.
Fake Ads: Examples of Scam Advertisements
Fake ads are online advertisements that imitate legitimate brands to deceive users and steal data or money. Cybercriminals copy brand assets – logos, names, and visual identity – to make…
What is Smishing?
Smishing, or SMS phishing, is a type of cyber attack in which attackers use text messages to trick unsuspecting individuals into clicking on links or providing personal information. Smishing differs…
Scam Protection
Scam Protection Strategies for Effective Risk Management Scams and fraudulent activities have become increasingly sophisticated in today’s digital landscape, posing a significant risk to organizations worldwide. As IT security and…
Public Attack Surface
Existing vulnerabilities within a network that are exposed to the public.
Digital Risk
The security issues that arise when operating in the digital space. What is Digital Risk Adopting new technologies enables organizations to streamline their workflows and processes, save time, reduce errors,…
Dangers of the Dark Web & Steps for Protecting Your Organization
The dark web is a hidden part of the internet that is not indexed by search engines and is often associated with illegal activities. Bad actors may post data breaches,…
Dark Web Monitoring
Dark web monitoring is the process of actively scanning and tracking the dark web for any sensitive company information that might have been exposed. The dark web, known for its…
