Zephin Livingston is a content writer for eSecurityPlanet with years of experience in multiple fields including cybersecurity, tech, cultural criticism, and media literacy. They’re currently based out of Seattle.
In the ever-evolving world of malware, rootkits are some of the most dangerous threats out there. A fusion of the words “root” and “kit,” rootkits are essentially software toolboxes. Though…
Malware can unleash devastating attacks on devices and IT systems, resulting in the theft of sensitive data and money, destruction of hardware and files, the complete collapse of networks and…
Ransomware has become a potent tool for cybercriminals looking to exploit companies’ sensitive data for profit. Ransomware attacks have affected businesses across all sizes, locations, and industries, from banking and…
Anyone who has used a computer for any significant length of time has probably at least heard of malware. Short for “malicious software,” malware is any piece of computer software…
If you’ve used a computer for more than 5 minutes, you probably know a thing or two about computer viruses and malware. On the modern Internet, malware is a near-constant…
Businesses have long wondered if employees are staying focused and doing their jobs. To answer this question, many in the modern age have turned to employee monitoring software. From facial…
In the ever-evolving fight against data loss, data breaches, and data theft in the 21st century, organizations worldwide have turned to a number of cybersecurity solutions, services, and software in…
Fraud is one of the most prevalent vulnerabilities in the modern world. According to the FTC, over 28 million fraud reports were filed by consumers, resulting in more than $5.8…
Cybercrime is a growth industry like no other. According to statistics from the FBI’s 2021 Internet Crime Report, complaints to the Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) have been rising since…