What is a Domain? Domain names are identification strings that define a realm of administrative autonomy, authority, or control within the Internet — they either represent an Internet Protocol (IP) resource (i.e. a personal computer accessing the Internet), a server hosting a website, the website itself, or other services that communicate through the Internet. Domain […]
Personal Online Security 101
It is estimated that around 30,000 websites are hacked per day. 1.5 million cyber attacks happen annually. And, if that’s not surprising enough, nearly two thirds of U.S. adults with social media accounts say that their accounts have been hacked. We all think, “I’m safe online. It won’t happen to me.” However, the truth is […]
Symantec’s 2016 Internet Security Threat Report
Internet security threats change, rise, and get more sophisticated each year, leaving internet users — from personal to business — vulnerable to a wide array of cyber attacks. It’s hard to keep up with, but thanks to Symantec’s Internet Security Threat Report (ISTR), we have a yearly overview and analysis of what to look out […]