BlackFog Logo

Cybersecurity 101

A B C D E F G H I K M N O P R S T U V W Z
Vi Vu

Virtual Private Network (VPN)

A virtual private network (VPN) is a service that provides a secure internet connection by creating an encrypted "tunnel" for your data, protecting your online identity by hiding your IP address and allowing you to use public Wi-Fi safely. People use VPNs when using public Wi-Fi regularly, if they want to access home content [...]

2022-09-23T21:58:31+01:00September 21st, 2022|

Virus

CISA defines a virus as a program that spreads by first infecting files or the system areas of a computer or network router's hard drive and then making copies of itself.

2023-07-06T08:12:29+01:00July 6th, 2023|

Vishing

Vishing is short for "voice phishing" which involves fraudulent use of phone calls or voice messages to steal confidential information from victims.

2023-07-06T08:15:59+01:00July 6th, 2023|

Vulnerability

In cybersecurity, a vulnerability is a weakness in an IT system that can be exploited by an attacker to gain unauthorized access.

2023-03-08T13:58:34+00:00March 8th, 2023|

Title