Archive for October 2018

Cybercrime is criminal activity undertaken using computers and the Internet.  The most prevalent type  of cybercrime is identity theft.  This involves criminals using the Internet to steal personal information.  Two of the most common ways this is done is through phishing and pharming.  Phishing is the fraudulent attempt to obtain sensitive information such as usernames, passwords and credit card details,…

Ransomware is a type of malicious software, or malware, designed to deny access to a computer system or data until a ransom is paid.  It most often spreads through phishing emails or by unknowingly visiting an infected website.  This can affect any computer for either individuals or in a business/organization. Ransomware has affected in some way…