Since the early days of computing, ethical hackers have used enumeration to access systems and networks. Enumeration is the process of systematically probing a target for information, and it remains an essential tool in the hacker’s arsenal. Enumeration can provide attackers with a roadmap to entering a system by identifying open ports, usernames, and passwords.…
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As global internet users continue to increase, cyberthreats are becoming more sophisticated and frequent. For example, in 2021, the average number of cyberattacks and data breaches increased by 15.1 percent from the previous year (ThoughtLab, 2022). Other surveys revealed that cybercrime cost U.S. businesses more than $6.9 billion in 2021 (Federal Bureau of Investigation, 2021),…
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There are many reasons why cloud cybersecurity breaches can occur, one crucial reason being cloud service providers may not have adequate security measures to protect customer data. Another reason is that cloud customers may not know the importance of securing their data and may not take proper precautions. Finally, hackers may target cloud systems specifically because they know that they can potentially access a large amount of sensitive data. Whatever the reason, a lack of proper cloud cybersecurity can severely affect cloud service providers and their customers.
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