Josh Fruhlinger
Josh Fruhlinger is a writer and editor who lives in Los Angeles.
What is digital forensics? And how to land a job in this hot field
Digital forensics is the application of scientific investigatory techniques to digital crimes and attacks. Think beyond the awful (and justly cancelled) TV show CSI Cyber; digital forensics is a crucial aspect of law and business in...
What is malware? How to prevent, detect and recover from it
Malware is a blanket term for viruses, worms, trojans, and other harmful computer programs hackers use to wreak destruction and gain access to sensitive information. Learn what malware does and how you can remove it—or prevent it.
What is a CISO? Responsibilities and requirements for this vital leadership role
The chief information security officer (CISO) is the executive responsible for an organization's information and data security. Learn what it takes to land a CISO job and how to be successful in the role.
What is ransomware? How these attacks work and how to recover from them
Ransomware is a form of malicious software (or malware) that, once it's taken over your computer, threatens you with harm, usually by denying you access to your data. The attacker demands a ransom from the victim, promising — not...
What is SSL, TLS? And why it’s time to upgrade to TLS 1.3
The TLS protocol encrypts internet traffic of all types, making secure internet communication (and therefore internet commerce) possible. Here are the basics of how it works and what comes next.
What is a cyber attack? Recent examples show disturbing trends
A cyber attack is an attack launched from one or more computers against another computer, multiple computers or networks. Here are some of the major recent cyber attacks and what we can learn from them.
10 things you should know about dark web websites
Catch a glimpse of what flourishes in the shadows of the internet.
The OPM hack explained: Bad security practices meet China's Captain America
How the OPM hack happened, the technical details, and a timeline of the infiltration and response.
Top cybersecurity facts, figures and statistics for 2018
Looking for hard numbers to back up your sense of what's happening in the cybersecurity world? We dug into studies and surveys of the industry's landscape to get a sense of the lay of the land—both in terms of what's happening and how...
What is WannaCry ransomware, how does it infect, and who was responsible?
Stolen government hacking tools, unpatched Windows systems, and shadowy North Korean operatives made WannaCry a perfect ransomware storm.
What is network security? Definition, methods, jobs & salaries
Network security is the practice of preventing and protecting against unauthorized intrusion into corporate networks. As a philosophy, it complements endpoint security, which focuses on individual devices; network security instead...
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