When personal accounts are compromised and taken over by someone else without the owner’s consent.
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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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
Cyber threats are becoming more sophisticated and widespread in today’s digital age. One of the biggest challenges for IT security and risk management professionals is identifying potential risks before they…
External Attack Surface Management (EASM)
Taking measures to control and mitigate vulnerabilities arising from the use of networks and computing systems.
Executive Spoofing
Executive Spoofing: Understanding the Threat and How to Mitigate it Executive spoofing is a growing threat that poses significant risks to businesses. In this blog post, we’ll explore what executive…
