ASAG StudioShutterstockUTF-8 is a character encoding under Unicode that aims to encompass all modern languages for data processing. What exactly does “UTF-8” mean? And what is special about UTF-8 in the Unicode character set? Here you’ll learn about the structure of the coding and which bytes are…
Bits And SplitsshutterstockCyberattacks pose a threat to individuals, businesses, and government agencies alike. Criminals are constantly coming up with new techniques to cause as much damage as possible. Their motives vary widely—from pure greed to the pursuit of political goals. But how can you protect…
nobeastsofierceShutterstockAntivirus software has sadly become indispensable as new types of threats against your system continue to emerge. Viruses, worms, Trojan horses, and many other types of malware threaten to infect your system and could cause significant damage. To counteract these threats,…
agsandrewshutterstockThe more complex a network is, the more vulnerable it is to attacks. In times when customers and partners have access to internal network structures via the internet, and can control various applications via web interfaces, IT employees are encountering more and more problems.…
LiukovShutterstockA firewall provides effective protection against viruses and other malware that attempts to infect your computer. However, it needs to be properly configured to do so. In the following article, you will learn how to do this, how a firewall works, and what its limitations are.
Andrey_PopovShutterstockPractically every PC user fears Trojan horses and computer viruses. Security is paramount if you are managing sensitive data or setting up a server. You need a comprehensive security concept to protect yourself against insidious malware. It’s helpful to know the different types…
evryka23ShutterstockSending data over networks is one of the most important and highest utilized functions of the modern computer era. But the structure of the necessary TCP/IP connections makes it all too easy for criminals to intercept data packets along their way and either view or alter their…
Lisa-SShutterstockBusinesses use IDSs (intrusion detection systems) and firewalls in order to keep attackers away from sensitive IT systems. These safeguards can be enhanced through so-called honeypots, which bait hackers to isolated network areas where more information on their attack patterns…
LiukovShutterstockMost computer users are at least aware of the term firewall. When activated, they help protect computers. But announcements about blocked applications can become a source of irritation for many users, especially when the background information for such messages is unknown. But…
nmediashutterstockIn today’s world, we increasingly rely on cloud services. At the same time, cloud storage is by no means free from security risks. The multicloud environments of larger companies, in particular, pose a challenge for cloud security. Here, we’ll discuss the biggest security risks…