Posts by Mark Cyber

A cyber attack is any deliberate attempt by an individual, group, or nation-state to breach, disrupt, or destroy a computer system, network, or dataset, typically to steal data, extort money,…

A cyber threat is any malicious act or condition that could compromise the confidentiality, integrity, or availability of a digital system, network, or the data it holds. Whether it originates…

Data breach reporting is the legal process of notifying regulators, affected individuals, and, in some cases, the public when unauthorized access to protected data occurs. Under every major privacy regulation…

A ransomware data breach occurs when attackers encrypt an organization’s systems and simultaneously steal sensitive data, using the threat of public exposure as a second lever to force payment. It…

A data breach checker is a tool that scans breach databases, dark web sources, and malware logs to tell you whether your personal information, email address, password, phone number, or…

Phishing attacks are fraudulent attempts by cybercriminals to trick people into revealing sensitive information, such as passwords, financial credentials, and personal data, by impersonating a trusted source. They are, by…

Attack surface management is the continuous practice of discovering, inventorying, and reducing every digital entry point an attacker could exploit before they have a chance to use it. It covers…

If your Social Security number has been flagged on the dark web, it means criminals now have one of the most powerful pieces of your identity, and they’re ready to…

Dark web OSINT is the practice of collecting, analyzing, and acting on open-source intelligence gathered from hidden networks, primarily Tor-based sites, dark web forums, ransomware leak pages, and encrypted marketplaces,…

Data breach protection is the combination of tools, practices, and monitoring strategies that prevent unauthorized access to sensitive data and limit the damage when a breach occurs. Whether you’re an…