The different types of ransomware include crypto ransomware, locker ransomware, scareware, leakware and Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS). Ransomware is a type of malware, also known as malicious software, that prevents victims from accessing the data stored on their devices until they’ve paid a cybercriminal a certain amount of money, commonly referred to as a ransom.

Identity Manager governs and secures your organization’s data and users, meets uptime requirements, reduces risk and satisfies compliance by giving users access to data and applications they need – and only what they need – whether on-premises, hybrid or in the cloud. Now, identity security can be driven by business needs, not by IT capabilities. With Identity Manager, you can unify security policies and satisfy governance needs — today and long into the future.

Modern applications are designed to process, use and store vast amounts of sensitive data. As adversaries seek to infiltrate these applications, IT and security teams must ensure the software they use has the strongest possible security. The first step to implementing strong application security is understanding the type of application you need to protect. The two types of applications security teams must be familiar with are custom-developed software and commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) software.

Imagine walking down the street, innocently scrolling through your phone, completely unaware that someone nearby is attempting to hijack your Bluetooth connection. It sounds like a scene straight out of a spy movie, right? Well, this kind of covert hacking, known as bluejacking and bluesnarfing, is a growing concern in today’s digital age.

Top tips is a weekly column where we highlight what’s trending in the tech world and list ways to explore these trends. This week we’re identifying the risks and vulnerabilities associated with mobile apps and discuss strategies to mitigate them. In our digitally connected world, mobile apps have become an integral part of our daily lives. We depend on them for communication, productivity, entertainment, and much more.