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…
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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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…
Man-in-the-Middle (MitM) Phishing
Man-in-the-Middle (MitM) phishing is a sophisticated active attack technique where an attacker intercepts the communication between a user and a legitimate service to steal sensitive information. Unlike traditional phishing, where…
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…
What is Bulletproof Hosting?
Bulletproof hosting (also known as “BPH”) describes web hosting services characterized by minimal regulatory oversight. These hosts, known as ‘bulletproof’, can resist takedown attempts and ignore complaints, ensuring their operations…
Domain Security Monitoring
Domain security monitoring is a crucial security measure that protects your company’s domain name from potential cyberattacks. These attacks may include phishing schemes, website hacking, and impersonating business websites. Without…
