Category: Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)
Phishing Scams 101: How to Spot and Avoid Cybercriminal Traps
Introduction: What Is Phishing and Why Should You Care? Phishing is one of the oldest tricks in the hacker’s book—and it’s still one of the most effective. Every day, cybercriminals send out millions of emails, messages, and fake websites designed ...
Ransomware Uncovered: How to Detect and Defend Against Today’s Most Dangerous Threat
Introduction: The Growing Threat of Ransomware Imagine coming to work and finding all your critical files locked, with a note demanding payment to get them back. This is the grim reality of a ransomware attack, one of the most devastating ...
Understanding Zero-Day Threats: What They Are and How to Protect Yourself
Zero-day threats are cybersecurity vulnerabilities that hackers exploit before developers have a chance to patch them—making them some of the most dangerous and unpredictable attacks today. In this article, Prestwood IT breaks down what zero-day threats are, how they work, ...
The Future of Cybersecurity: Emerging Threats and How to Stay Ahead
Emerging Threats and How to Stay Ahead In today’s tech-driven world, cybersecurity isn’t just a concern for big corporations—it’s something every individual and business needs to prioritize. Cyber threats are evolving rapidly, becoming more sophisticated and harder to detect. But ...