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…
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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…
Brand Impersonation is One Big Threat to Your Business Reputation
Key Takeaways About Brand Impersonation Scammers impersonate brands to steal sensitive customer and employee information three main attack types: phishing, brand hijacking, and executive impersonation Human error causes over 90%…
Social Media Impersonation: Understanding the Dangers
Social media platforms provide fertile ground for multiple forms of cybercrime. Social media impersonation a common deception with a range of objectives and dangers. What is social media impersonation? Social…
Dictionary Attack
In a dictionary attack, attackers log in to a user account by trying a predefined list of likely passwords known as a “dictionary.” These passwords often include the most common…
Zero-day Phishing
Zero-day phishing is a type of cyber attack that exploits a previously unknown vulnerability in a computer system or software. This vulnerability – or “zero-day” – has not yet been…
What is a DeFi Protocol?
DeFi (Decentralized Finance) itself refers to a category of blockchain-based financial applications that remove intermediaries such as banks or brokers. It allows users to trade, lend, borrow, and earn interest…
Domain Hijacking: The Menace of Unauthorized Domain Transfers
Domain hijacking is taking control over a domain name without authorized access. This type of cyber attack can occur through various means, such as DNS spoofing, abuse of business processes,…
AI SOC (Artificial Intelligence Security Operations Center)
An AI SOC (Artificial Intelligence Security Operations Center) integrates advanced AI-driven technologies with human expertise to provide a robust defense against cyber threats. By leveraging real-time threat analysis, an AI…
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…
