Copying files between computers is a common task, and there are a lot of protocols designed to do just that. But not all protocols are created equally. Many people use the popular OpenSSH scp command to transfer files, but few understand the risks surrounding it. This blog post will attempt to explain what the SCP and SFTP protocols are, how they work, and why SFTP should be used wherever possible.
The popularity of electric vehicles is partly a response to the desire of achieving sustainability and carbon footprint reduction. Automobile manufacturers are making substantial investments to tackle emissions issues, create environment-friendly vehicles, and align with Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) requirements. To achieve brand edge and investment appeal, automakers market ESG as a business strategy.
If you’re tired of making the usual New Year’s resolutions to lose weight or save money, we have one you can do from your couch that will still have a positive impact on your life. In 2023, resolve to get a handle on your passwords, whether that’s pledging to create stronger passwords, implementing multi-factor authentication (MFA), or changing compromised credentials. 2022 was another record year for cyberattacks that impacted people’s wallets and peace of mind.
Hard question: How do you recover from ransomware? Harder question: How can you prove you can recover? These two questions led our recent Winter Release event, where we discussed how to take the uncertainty out of ransomware recovery and prove that your recovery plan actually works. Read on to see how you can get peace of mind out of your ransomware recovery plan.
2022 is coming to a close, and we’re excited to bring you one last round of improvements to the Egnyte platform just in time for the beginning of a new year. This month, we’ve got updates to watermarking for viewer-only permissions, UX improvements across the platform, AutoCAD DWG file preview for the Egnyte Android app, and various enhancements to our Migration App. Read all about it below.
You probably know what a code signing certificate is and why it is needed. But for the uninitiated, a code signing certificate is a digital security certificate used by software developers to sign their apps, drivers, software, executable codes, and others. It provides end-users the surety that the software code they received hasn’t been altered or compromised. A Certificate Authority (CA) will provide you with a code signing certificate after conducting the required validation.
Ransomware’s new favorite victim is educational institutions. Ransomware attacks, that exploit targets utilizing malicious software code, have increased tremendously over the past few years. In addition to targeting business sectors, cybercriminals are now attempting to ambush the security posture of educational sectors. Educational institutions are an easy prey for ransomware attackers as they lack the fundamental elements of a secured network.
Application security is an essential part of the software development lifecycle, and getting it right should be a top priority in today’s ever-evolving and expanding digital ecosystem. Application security is the practice of protecting your applications from malicious attacks by detecting and fixing security weaknesses in your applications’ code.
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Sharing a Netflix account between family members might not seem like a big deal, but shared accounts can put you at risk. Individual users should consider that sharing login details can increase the chances of your details getting into the wrong hands. Shared access between family members is one thing, but what about shared accounts between co-workers?
