Tag CyberSecurity

• Steven R. Barnes
• computerforensics
• cyberattackresponse
• November 25, 2025
• 0 Comments

HERE IS WHY YOU SHOULD CONSIDER COMPUTER FORENSICS AFTER BEING HACKED

A cyber attack makes you vulnerable. In most cases, the immediate instinct is to solve the urgent problem, for example, change passwords or reinstall the software. But that’s only half the battle. You need to understand the problem to ensure that it does not occur again. And that is where computer forensics comes in.

This is the detective element of cybersecurity. It involves the following:

• Delving into the digital tracks
• Re-creating the events
• Uncovering the who, what, when, and why of the attack. 

And when you have already been hacked, this information is priceless. We explain why.

You should know how the hacker broke in

It is hard to solve a problem you don’t understand. Many cyber crimes always leave a trail: 

• Odd logins
• Altered files
• Programs not created on the system
• Uncharacteristic traffic. 

Specialists in computer forensics find these clues. Their work is to determine precisely how the intruder … Read the rest

• Steven R. Barnes
• BrandProtection
• CyberSecurity
• October 1, 2024
• 0 Comments

What Is Domain Name Cybersquatting?

Domain name cybersquatting is basically a cyber threat where the attacker targets a website with a domain that holds a good reputation in the market. They create an imposter domain of well-known brands and use it to deceive their users, potentially siphoning off traffic or damaging the brand’s reputation.

In this article, we will explain domain name squatting in detail. Businesses planning to register domain names should keep reading to improve their awareness.

What Is Domain Name Squatting

Domain name squatting is a type of cyber attack in which the attacker targets a well-established domain. Basically, the attacker registers a domain similar to or the same as the domain of an established brand to hold the real brand hostage. That is done in bad faith to get a ransom or to exploit the brand’s reputation for financial gain.

Domain cybersquatting can be considered a violation of intellectual property rights, but … Read the rest