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A keylogger (short for keystroke logger) is a Malicious software (malware) that tracks or logs the keystrokes on your keyboard typically in a covert manner so that you don’t know that your actions are being monitored.

A brute force attack, also known as an exhaustive search, is a cryptographic hack that relies on guessing possible combinations of a targeted password until the correct password is discovered. The longer the password, the more combinations that will need to be tested.

Malware is the collective name for a number of malicious software variants, including viruses, ransomware and spyware. Shorthand for malicious software, malware typically consists of code developed by cyberattackers/cyber criminals, designed to cause extensive damage to data and systems or to gain unauthorized access to a network

Ransomware is malicious software with one aim in mind: to extort money from its victims. It's one of the most prolific criminal business models in existence today, mostly thanks to the multimillion-dollar ransoms criminals demand from individuals and corporations. These demands are very simple: pay the ransom, or have your operations severely compromised or shut down completely.

Spoofing is the act of disguising a communication from an unknown source as being from a known, trusted source. Spoofing can apply to emails, phone calls, and websites, or can be more technical, such as a computer spoofing an IP address, Address Resolution Protocol (ARP), or Domain Name System (DNS) server.

Phishing is the fraudulent use of electronic communications e.g email, sms , phone call etc. to deceive and take advantage of users. Both individuals and organizations are at risk; almost any kind of personal or organizational data can be valuable, whether it be to commit fraud or access an organization’s network. 

What is Business Email Compromise (BEC)?

Business email compromise (BEC) is a form of cyber crime in which the cybercriminal gains access to a corporate / business email account and (spoofs) the owner’s identity to defraud commercial, Government and non-profit organizations or its employees, customers or partners of money or steal sensitive information.

Two-factor authentication (2FA), sometimes referred to as two-step verification or dual factor authentication, is a security process in which the user provides two different authentication factors to verify themselves to better protect both the user's credentials and the resources the user can access. 

The Network against Scams & Cyber Crime & Scam watch Nigeria's cyber security advice to help protect public institutions, and the technology they rely on.

Cyber criminals often target government institutions to gain access to sensitive Government information. The challenge for any agency is to identify threats and vulnerabilities, invest in risk mitigation and continually assess and improve cybersecurity efforts.

The Network against Scams & Cyber Crime & Scam watch Nigeria's cyber security advice to help protect small businesses, and the technology they rely on.

Fraudsters / Scammers & Cyber criminals are increasingly targeting small businesses. 

These cybersecurity tips for small businesses can be implemented to improve security, help prevent data and financial losses.