Hashing Out Cyber Security
New HTTPS-Only Mode Offers Secure Browsing to Firefox 83 Users
Want to ensure your browser uses only secure HTTPS connections? Check out Firefox’s new HTTPS-Only Mode Here at Hashed Out, we like to try to keep you abreast of some... The post ...
The Ultimate Guide to Session Hijacking aka Cookie Hijacking
Learn the In’s and Out’s of Session Hijacking and How to Protect Yourself & Your Website Users Nobody wants to have their precious cookies stolen. And no, we aren’t talking... The post ...
The Role of Access Control in Information Security
Access control systems are everywhere and play a key role in identity and access management (IAM)— let’s break down the different types of access control models & how they work... The post ...
Keep Your Site Safe with the OWASP Top 10 List
Learn How the OWASP Top 10 Can Help Protect You from the Most Dangerous Security Threats Web security is an ever-changing field, and the threats never end. If one threat... The post ...
How Safe is Your Vote?
With Election Day Fast Approaching in the USA, Many Are Concerned About Cybersecurity at the Polls It’s almost that time again. Election Day is just a few weeks away for... The post ...
PCI Compliance Numbers Drop as Security Breaches Increase
A mere 27.9% of organizations are PCI DSS compliant — an alarming number in the face of rising security threats… A concerning issue has arisen for the payment processing industry... The post ...
What Is a Firewall? Definition, Types & Business Uses
95% of Firemon survey respondents say firewalls are “as critical or more critical than ever” — let’s explore what firewalls are, how they work, and how they help to keep... The post ...
What Is Smishing? Definition, Examples & Protection Tips
While SMS phishing text scams are nothing new, they’re a type of threat that’s gaining traction with cybercriminals. Proofpoint reports that 84% of organizations faced smishing attacks in 2019 alone…... The post ...
What to Take Away from Iran’s Global Malware Campaign
The FBI recently disclosed that Iran’s intelligence agency has been using nation-state actors & a front company to carry out a years-long global malware campaign — here’s what was involved... The post ...
Teen Hackers & Cybercrime: Teen Rebellion Ain’t What It Used to Be
From cryptocurrency schemes to shutting down schools — some of the biggest cybercrimes in 2020 and in recent years have been pulled off by individuals who weren’t old enough to... The post ...
