The name “bots” is short for internet robots, which are also known as spiders, web bots, and crawlers. Nowadays, bots are used for various different purposes. Most simply explained, a bot is an app that can perform a specific automated task.

The mobile application market currently has billions of smartphone apps in dozens of different categories including games, productivity apps, scheduling apps, and social media networks. With so many apps available on the Google Play Store and Apple’s App Store, users can easily access any type of service they need.

With hundreds of brands and manufacturers on the market, tech users have access to billions of tablet devices. Similar to smartphones, tablet devices feature larger screens and easy access to millions of applications.

Large companies are the most common targets for cybersecurity attacks. However, that doesn’t mean that small or medium-sized businesses are outside the danger zone. In fact, hackers are likely to target a small business or organization because they tend to have poor cybersecurity systems compared to large corporations.

It has never been easier to become a victim of a carefully thought out phishing scam online. Of course, no one wants to face this kind of an experience because it brings along nothing but trouble.

Do you ever get that “update software” message, roll your eyes, and click “later”? If you do, you’re not the only one. Thousands of people skip software updates because they don’t have the time and patience to sit through it.

Losing data from your mobile or desktop devices can be extremely stressful, especially if you lose important confidential files. Unfortunately, users lose data due to many reasons such as physical damage of the device, security breaches, or accidental deletions.

Passwords and pins have become such an old-school feature. Who uses passwords anymore? It seems like everyone has switched to biometrics as the most popular feature of newer smartphone devices. Biometrics such as fingerprint ID, face recognition, and even eye scans are becoming more and more common, even on the lower budget smartphones.

Mobile apps are widely used both for personal and business purposes. They’re convenient, easy to use, and in most cases free. However, there is a big downside to using many apps on your device, especially if you run a business or have employees who work for you.

One of the most common questions when it comes to following the NIST framework is when you should start implementing response plan procedures. Let’s say that you already have a response plan in place (which you should, as the response plan is one of the most important aspects of an online security system). In order for your response plan to come to action, you must first detect a threat or potential security risk in your system or network.